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Velvet Mentors

Velvet Mentors You do not know who mine are. Let's say they are a chorus of human angels. Who helped me believe that no dream was too far, No mountain, for any reason, was too high to climb, No wish could that I could not make come true. Without them, I never would have gotten far. But stood like many, waiting for life to happen. I do not pace nor wait, I have a wish list. As I accomplish one goal, where is that next mountain? Mentors have moved on passed away. Some I of mine are on TV everyday. Writers, actors, ministers that helped me grow. Their message, quite simple: "Panagiota, get on with the show." I queried, "How can I pay you back? "Do good to others, always! " Whilst mediation of them just now, I penned this most humble creation. With their help and divinations! August 16, 2020 6:30am PST

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Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/18/2020 7:03:00 AM

Hi Pangie, my greatest mentors were my Mother and Father, I learned much from them, through the years. I learned to be the man I wish to be. They are gone now but I still try to live by the way they taught me. It is always good to have Mentors through the years of your life. None of your Mentors waisted their time on you, my friend. You are a wonderful human being. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Blessings and Hugs....Mike. XX

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/18/2020 8:36:00 AM

Hi Mike~ my parents were fantastic as were yours...But at eighteen, I eloped in a blizzard and we were married in San Francisco. My husband was my first mentor. He taught me to go for what I wanted. After him, that list was long as I said. I spent years with them. Dreamers and Achievers.so glad their effects on me show up in this universe. I have never been without one since I was 18. I don't look for popularity in groups at all. That's so banal and a sell out.I try to be as genuine as I can. That is the real trophy in life...and just a few loving friends. No brass band wanted )) thank you.,,Pangie xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/17/2020 2:45:00 AM

People have helped me and I always try and give something back by helping others. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/17/2020 10:08:00 AM

You are a righteous man, my friend. Glad you are part of my life Pangiexx Still loving the avatar you added for me, has made a whopping difference in my experience here.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 8/16/2020 2:45:00 PM

Splendid write, Pangie! What would we do without a few mentors to challenge us. Stay cool out there in Calif! 80 here today but can hardly see Pikes Peak for the smoke coming from the fires in western Colorado. Bob

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/17/2020 10:16:00 AM

Hi Bob! Hey we have a big fire raging near Sacramento. 80 sounds groovy to me.glad to hear from you. I wrote a bale of Poems, Stardust Memories is my own Fave, it's too hard to write or comment in the evenings. School going wel, for Edddie still.has a male teacher for a change PS Maria was in our local paper. She's challenging the City Counci who wants to close private schools..Go Maria....hope all well by you Pangie xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/16/2020 2:26:00 PM

You've hit on something, which I've seen as well: The people who did the most for me never wanted any 'repayment.' They just asked that I some day do the same for others. Real 'menschen,' those people! ~ Joy and Light, Gershon

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/17/2020 8:12:00 AM

We are on the same page)) we both had great mentors...to pass it on. The other quality they had was never patting themselves on the back. Just leading others to greatness. Never honking their own horns. Menschen...perfect. Never looking for their own trophy..but helping others find their place in the sun. They were for thee, not for me.)) Pangie xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/16/2020 10:13:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, My father thought he was always right. So he was never my mentor. Dr. Phil became my mentor,Joel Osteen also became my mentor.They helped me through rough times. Hugs Darlene xxxx-ooo.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/18/2020 12:46:00 PM

Hello Panagiota,I do not think that there is perfect parents. If there were they would have a book written by now. Hugs Darlene xxxx-oooo.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/17/2020 10:40:00 AM

I have some of his CD's and Joyce Meyer's books plusher magazine. Joyce has a bossy father, too. Our parents did what they thought was right. Now that I am a parent~ I know I am far from perfect..Pangie xx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/17/2020 10:29:00 AM

Hello Panagiota,I have been here in March 2016. I learned a lot from Dr. Phill and Joel Osteen. I had a very rough life with my father. I have some of Joel Osteen books and Dr. Phil's books as well.yes the time passes by quickly. Hugs darlene xxx-ooo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/17/2020 8:06:00 AM

Hello Darlene...fathers have a different role. Some can be mentors. Mentors are for adults, I think.in your case, Osteen and Dr.Phil. Osteen, people make fun of..that's terrible. He can be uplifting in ways we understand.. People just jealous as he has a large ministry, so what? I hope you get to read more of my new oems. Thank you, my friend. Pangie xx, I have been here since January, 2019 I cannot believe that.PANGIE. XX

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/16/2020 8:46:00 AM

Such wise words they gave you. Wonderful write.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/17/2020 7:56:00 AM

Jeanne...how Veryright you are. Beyond mere words they were sure I got into action. Talk is cheap...producing results was expected. I am sure you know what I mean, some folks are all talk and no action. I had definite goals to achieve. I thought I never could. Mentors do not buy any esxcuses ...PANGIE xx

Silent One

Date: 8/16/2020 8:24:00 AM

I dont think, I have ever had a mentor, ?I didnt even have a dad... But, I am glad you did have and they helped you in your life.. Lovely poem Pangie..

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/17/2020 7:50:00 AM

Yes I did. a mentor opens vistas for your life, you never ever thought of. They see greatness in you and water it like a blooming rose. They show you the universe that you are blind to. They are not parents in any sense. Parents are rule makers. Mentors are impossibility crashers. Pangie. Xx