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Time Machine POTD

looking at the moon as I've done a thousand times I pause to stand still to be bathed in every thought I've ever felt here before

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/28/2023 1:44:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD win. A creative write. Enjoy your day/win writing away............

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/28/2023 2:23:00 PM

Thank you Paula, much appreciated x

Robert Schatz

Date: 10/27/2023 11:45:00 PM

Enjoyed your poem DD. "bathed in every thought" is a wonderful turn of phrase. And the moon is particularly stunning tonight... Congrats on POTD!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/28/2023 12:38:00 AM

Thank you Robert - it was great as all those moon thoughts were good ones! Thank you for your kind words

Arastu Goyal

Date: 10/27/2023 7:51:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this, a very beautiful piece. Enjoyed reading this, congrats in POTD.-AG

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/28/2023 12:38:00 AM

Many thanks, I appreciate your kindness

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/27/2023 6:55:00 PM

The moon is magical, in so many mysterious ways. It can certainly take you to another time and place. This is beautiful in every way, Dilly. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/28/2023 12:39:00 AM

Thank you Brandy - tonight is a full moon I believe - I'll take it all in. Thanks for your kind words

Mark Toney

Date: 10/27/2023 4:12:00 PM

DD, thank you for sharing your enchanting experience with our most faithful, fascinating, faraway moon. Congratulations on Poem of the Day!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/28/2023 12:40:00 AM

You are welcome Mark :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 10/27/2023 3:04:00 PM

Very nice. Congratulations on POTD, Dilly Dally. True enlightenment!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 3:06:00 PM

For that moment there I had it Danny! Lost it now of course... Thanks for stopping by

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/27/2023 2:53:00 PM

Such beautiful words. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day Dilly Dally… Belle

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 2:55:00 PM

Thank you Belle - it's been a delight. Thank you for your kind words x

Paul Willason

Date: 10/27/2023 2:04:00 PM

A well deserved honor for this standout poem...you have managed to capture something seemingly simple but with a resonance deep in shared experience of all. A gem ...further confirmation of the unique way you take in the world and process it into memorable art.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 2:48:00 PM

You're a beautiful soul Paul, I'm honoured that you stopped by to spot this. High praise from my favourite poet in the world - can't get better than that :)

Mat Ignacio

Date: 10/27/2023 1:49:00 PM

an illuminating glimmer of thought - nicely done

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 2:49:00 PM

Many thanks Mat, much appreciated

Clive Culverhouse

Date: 10/27/2023 1:27:00 PM

Ooh I commented earlier but I'm back, so glad to see this very clever poem is POTD, that was some dog walk you had

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 1:36:00 PM

Thank you once again :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/27/2023 11:33:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., D.D. :) - hugs

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 11:40:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise, much appreciated

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/27/2023 10:50:00 AM

I find this powerful, reflective, nostalgic, romantic, grim, hopeful, and myself awestruck --- all from your five impactful lines, Dilly. Incredible poem, and congrats on POTD! ~ Gershon

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 11:40:00 AM

Thank you Gershon - I'm thrilled you got so much from it. The moment itself when I wrote it felt powerful too

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/27/2023 9:38:00 AM

What a delightful slice of moonlight, DD! Congratulations on your POTD! This tanka is a lovely articulation of the mystical experience of watching the moon glide through midnight on her silver barge! So happy for you to receive this honor. Blessings of clear autumn moonlight to you!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 11:39:00 AM

Many thanks Sam, much appreciated x

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/27/2023 8:38:00 AM

"The Moon's a harsh mistress I wish I knew her better" Fun Fact: Luna, Earth’s debris from collision billions of years ago, moderates the wobble on our planet’s axis. What holds up the Moon? Moon-beams lol. Congratulations on your POTD! A transcendent melancholy mood, Dilly Dally...enjoy your day! xo

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 9:06:00 AM

Thank you Anaya x

Bill Baker

Date: 10/27/2023 8:01:00 AM

Congratulation on your Tanka, POTD, Dilly Dally. I could feel the power between you, the moon, and memories. Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 8:07:00 AM

That's lovely to hear Bill - I did feel the power of memories, it was like taking a step outside time to watch moments of connection spin and land. I appreciate your kind words

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 10/27/2023 7:02:00 AM

Dear Dilly, Congratulations on your excellent Tanka receiving honour of POTD. really enjoyed the expression "to be bathed in every thought".

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 7:12:00 AM

Thank you - very much appreciate your kind words x

Susan Lawrence

Date: 10/27/2023 6:59:00 AM

Just beautiful Dilly ! I love the nuances of time and emotion. Congratulations on POTD! Susan :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 7:59:00 AM

Thank you Susan - I was thrilled to receive POTD x

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/27/2023 4:00:00 AM

Dilly, I love to look at the moon, it can be magical, congratulations on POTD!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 8:01:00 AM

It was extremely close to a full moon, think there's a special moon phase occuring at the moment. Thank you for your kind wishes

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/27/2023 3:21:00 AM

This is a new one, moon as a Time Machine, Beauty of brevity! Warmest congratulations on POTD, DD.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 8:03:00 AM

Thank you US, I just had to put something into words as it was so beautiful. Nice for that to turn to POTD. I appreciate your kind words

Lin Lane

Date: 10/27/2023 3:13:00 AM

Drawn to the moon as if magnetized by its beauty… it has the power to mesmerize us. Congratulations on potd, Dilly.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 8:03:00 AM

Thank you Lin, I was captured in it's spell for sure x

Karen Jones

Date: 10/27/2023 2:38:00 AM

Lovely. Congratulations on potd!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 8:04:00 AM

Thank you Karen, it's an honour x

Charles Messina

Date: 10/27/2023 2:37:00 AM

So many times, I've been there done that! Wonderful "tanka", D.D. Congratulations on POTD! Hugs Charlie

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 8:05:00 AM

Thanks Charlie - it's a wonderful feeling to be stopped in your tracks by beauty

Jan Allison

Date: 10/27/2023 2:17:00 AM

Many congrats on POTD with this delightful poem:-)hugs Jan xx

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 7:19:00 AM

Thank you Jan, much appreciated x

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/27/2023 1:38:00 AM

Many congratulations Dilly on POTD. I love this! So clever and beautifully composed. The moon is so magical- just like your poem! Enjoy your celebratory day. Hugs and smiles to you xx :):)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 7:10:00 AM

Thank you Christina, that's so lovely of you to say, many thanks

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/27/2023 12:41:00 AM

Back with big congratulations on a well deserved POTD Dilly, meaningful in every tense, phase, and aspect, cheers David

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/27/2023 7:09:00 AM

So poetically commented upon, I thank you! :)