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Wellness and Worry

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Wellness and worry are by no means friends. To be well, your mind of worry you must cleanse. Living with worry, there’s a price to pay worry will kill you if you let it stay. If you want to enjoy physical health, beware of worry it creeps up by stealth then causes your nervous system to stress, and in time, you’ll be a physical mess. Worry also affects your mental health. Its effects can creep up on you by stealth. Worrying can lead to anxiety which makes you withdraw from society. Worry can steal your emotional health Like a cat it moves in silence and stealth. It gnaws on your joy, making you feel sad. Before you know it, everything seems bad. Worry can ruin spiritual health. The crafty old lion stalks you in stealth. He tempts you to doubt and distrust your God. Before you know it, your life he has clawed. Worry is a thief; he is after your health. Give him a chance and he’ll steal your wealth. When worry shows up, don't open the door. Trust God instead, and feel your spirit soar.

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 2/25/2022 3:21:00 PM

Oh my goodness, this was a worthy placement of POTD, it rings with truth, every word of it. God bless you, I am FAVing this gem. Congratulations on receiving the honored Poem of the Day on this amazing write! ~BJ

David Richmond
Date: 2/25/2022 3:40:00 PM

Thanks, BJ. I'm happy that my poem had such a profound effect on you. It is amazing how words that are carefully crafted can affect those who read them. I'm honored to have you FAV my poem.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/25/2022 2:48:00 PM

Truly, worry comes after your health. I was discussing this with my Dad yesterday (he is fine). Congratulations on POTD, David!

David Richmond
Date: 2/25/2022 3:35:00 PM

Thanks for your comment, Kim. I hope this poem becomes a wake of call for those who read it and who live with worry.

Debra L Brown

Date: 2/24/2022 2:43:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD. There is a lot of wisdom in your poem. Well-Penned. Blessings ~ DEbra

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 3:09:00 PM

Thanks for your kind comment Debra. I am glad you found my poem to be worthy of comment and that the poem received POTD designation. This will certainly encourage me to keep on writing.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/24/2022 2:12:00 PM

So totally true! You have an important message for humanity. Congratulations on your POTD! Great write. :)Paulette

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 3:10:00 PM

Thanks Paulette. I try will all of my poems to convey a strong message. It is encouraging to see that I accomplished my goal with this poem.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/24/2022 1:50:00 PM

I completely agree, worry *gnaws on your joy*. It is best to reflect on the "Serenity Prayer." Which means: ~ Letting go of situations beyond your control, and taking action toward things within your control ~ Your words caress gently around my heart. Congratulations David, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 1:56:00 PM

Thank you Brandy for your comment. Your comments and the others I have received to date indicate to me that I have achieved the goal I had in mind when I wrote this poem. I sincerely hope that this poem starts a revolution of sorts against worry.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/24/2022 1:12:00 PM

Congrats David Panagiota Romios

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 3:11:00 PM

Thanks Panagiota.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/24/2022 10:31:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD win. Your "Wellness and Worry" is a great and true write. Worry is bad for the mind/body/soul. Have a great/blessed day writing away...................

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 12:02:00 PM

Thanks for commenting Paula. I sincerely hope that this poem increases awareness of the pandemic of worry in the world and of the serious economic and social consequences of worrying. At a minimum, I am hoping that worriers will seek out help for their condition and develop ways of coping with worry.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/24/2022 10:03:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, David, well said, I too a worrier and I hate it. Hugs and blessings

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 10:30:00 AM

Hello Eve. Thanks for your comment. It appears as though my poem has touched a nerve. I hope that this poem will motivate you to seek professional help if necessary or at the least help you to explore tools for managing worry.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 2/24/2022 8:45:00 AM

David, congratulations on POTD, a great poem and message, I am a worrywart and it does take a toll at times!

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 9:48:00 AM

Hello Tania. Thanks for your comment. I hope my poem prompts you to take action to help you manage worrying so that it does not negatively affect your life.

David Kavanagh

Date: 2/24/2022 8:40:00 AM

Heya David, congratulations on your truthful potd, a lot of these worry symptoms are real, and if indeed left untreated can ruin a persons life, very similar to depression, thank you for highlighting this often overlooked condition, cheers David

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 9:50:00 AM

Thank you David for your insightful comment. I actually did a little research while writing the poem so as to ensure that the content of the poem was factual. My hope is that this poem will be a catalyst for change for those who are chronic worriers.

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/24/2022 7:59:00 AM

Congratulations on the POTD David! An unsettling inside someone, can be difficult for those around him as well. All we can do is comfort each other in times of worry as best we can. I'll spread the msg!

David Richmond
Date: 3/14/2022 3:47:00 AM

Thanks Anaya. So many people worry over so much these days. It is my hope that as you spread the message, this poem will help people find other, more productive ways of coping with the stress and strain of daily life.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 2/24/2022 7:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your fine poem which has the honor of P.O.T.D. So much good information and advice on the subject of worry. Nice writing.

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 3:15:00 PM

Thanks for your kind comment. I had a good feeling after I was done with this poem and it turns out that many others feel the same way about this poem. From the comments, it seems as though it has struck a nerve. I hope the effects are longlasting.

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/24/2022 5:17:00 AM

Congratulations for this excellent POTD David! It is full of truth and worthy reminders to maintain a well being. A Fave for me :)

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 5:25:00 AM

Thanks Heidi. I posted this poem on Facebook and got a lot of positive responses. So, it seems as though it has hit a nerve. I'm glad to know that this is one of your favorites.

Constance La France

Date: 2/24/2022 5:15:00 AM

David, you expressed the nature of worry very well, I know it is not good but I tend to be a bit of a worrier even as a child I worried about things and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 5:28:00 AM

Thanks Constance. I hope that my poem contained something that helped you. Check out my poem on worry.

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/24/2022 5:03:00 AM

WoW! David, You have penned such a well-written poem on wellness and worry. It is filled with wisdom and sage advice. Worry ain't no joke. You expressed very well what It can do to one’s mental and emotional health. Excellent job. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Enjoy the honor. Have a nice day-Alexis

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 5:19:00 AM

This poem was inspired by a current real life experience. To have it receive the POTD designation is greatly appreciated. I hope the message is disseminated far and wide so that people who are suffering can be motivated to get help.

Sumaika Rehman

Date: 2/24/2022 3:13:00 AM

Congrats!

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 4:55:00 AM

Thank you.

Deb M

Date: 2/24/2022 2:41:00 AM

Congratulations David on POTD. A great poem with great advice and meaning. Well done. Debx

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 5:01:00 AM

Thank you. I'm happy with the way this poem came out, so, to have it receive the POTD designation is a great honor for me.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/24/2022 12:37:00 AM

Congratulations on having this poem honored with POTD David. It contains important advice. Stress from worry can certainly cause a host of physical and mental problems that injure our health. Well written. Very nice to meet you David. Blessings

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 5:13:00 AM

This poem was inspired by the experience of a friend of mine who is a worrier. I pains my heart to see what worry can do to someone.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/24/2022 12:34:00 AM

It's something that consumes us from time to time David, We should always share our worries with others because there is always a way out. Congratulations on POTD, enjoy the honour. Tom

David Richmond
Date: 2/24/2022 5:35:00 AM

Thanks Tom. I hope that my poem would start a conversation that leads to people who are trapped in the web of worrying can seek help and get released and relief.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/22/2022 5:51:00 PM

Hello David Richmond, so nice to meet you. I read tis poem very slowly to to grasps the meaning of this poem. You know David I like the message your poem has. I am making this poem my fav. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/24/2022 1:28:00 PM

Hello David Richmond, David thank you for letting me know i can use your poem for people i know that worry. I will do so when I sense they need it. I knew the moment i read this poem it would be my fav. Enjoy your day my friend.

David Richmond
Date: 2/23/2022 5:14:00 PM

Thanks Darlene for taking the time to comment. This poem was inspired by a current situation in the life of a friend who is being consumed by worry. It pains my heart to see what worry can do to a person and how deeply entrenched it can become. It pleases my heart to know that this poem touched you so deeply that you have decided to make it your favorite. Feel free to share it with as many people as you think would benefit from the message.