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When Silence Speaks - POTD

Now you have gone away, I have not much to say. Remembering sitting on the bay, even when the big clouds were gray. I know you could not stay, what I would give for one more day. You went on your way, no more running at play. When silence speaks through a singing blue jay, all I can do is now pray.

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Len Gasun

Date: 5/14/2024 8:00:00 PM

I'm so glad, I've found this precious gem for another read my dearest poet friend Paula. A superb poem about silence. Big Congrats on a well-deserved POTD! Thanks a lot for sharing. Blessings to you always my dear. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/15/2024 9:07:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found my rhyme write to be a precious gem. I enjoyed writing this one. This has been a very special time. Hugs.... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........

Stephan McBride

Date: 5/14/2024 12:23:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD, thanks for sharing your wonderful gift with us all, spreading the kindness and love of God : )

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/15/2024 9:04:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. Thanks for your kind words. This has been a very special time.... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........

Suzette Richards

Date: 5/11/2024 11:25:00 PM

Congratulations on your POD, Paula, with this beautiful monorhyme.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/12/2024 9:54:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found my rhyme write to be beautiful. I enjoyed writing this one. This has made my week very special.... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........

Valsa George

Date: 5/11/2024 8:38:00 PM

This I believe is some kind of an obituary, remembering a dear one. Prayer is the only thing that brings comfort for grieving minds. That's what we can give for the departed ones too. The sad tone is heightened and made beautiful by the mono rhyme. Congratulations, dear Paula on your POTD.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/12/2024 9:52:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. It was just a write not an obituary. Yes, a sad tone about silence/how it can speak. This has made my week very special.... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 5/11/2024 7:05:00 PM

I love the monorhyme - it fits so well with your theme of loss of a loved one - Indeed prayer is a great comfort for many who trust in God. Congratulations first on a first-rate piece and second on POTD.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/12/2024 9:48:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found my rhyme write to be a first-rate piece and second on POTD. Your words are so very kind. This has made my week very special.... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........

Mark Massey

Date: 5/10/2024 5:34:00 PM

This is so sincere.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/11/2024 7:23:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found my rhyme write to be so sincere. Have A Blessed Day/Weekend Writing Away.........

Deb M

Date: 5/10/2024 4:08:00 PM

Awww Paula just so beautiful and sad my friend! Belated Congratulations on your POTD….Enjoy! Debx

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/11/2024 7:19:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. You are right on time/You are never late. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. What a great/wonderful surprise this was. Have A Blessed Day/Weekend Writing Away.........

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 5/10/2024 10:24:00 AM

Congrats on your POTD Paula. I feel the grief in your poem. love phyl

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/10/2024 10:47:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........

Daniel Caplin

Date: 5/10/2024 4:29:00 AM

Congratulations Paula on your POTD , It is so lovely for you to receive the recognition you deserve , it's a beautiful and sad poem . Daniel

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/10/2024 10:45:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found this to be a beautiful and sad poem. Yes, a beautiful/sad write to match life. We get both as the years go by. What a great/wonderful surprise this was for me. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........

Maria Williams

Date: 5/10/2024 12:06:00 AM

A belated congratulations on your beautiful poem being awarded POTD dear Paula...Hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/10/2024 10:41:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. You are never late. Right on time... What a great/wonderful surprise this was. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/9/2024 6:52:00 PM

So lovely, a longing, silence speaks…through a blue jay…through a prayer…I get that. You’re grieving someone…I grieve my mom. Congratulations on POTD!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/10/2024 10:38:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found this to be So lovely. Sorry about your mom. I know it can be very hard. They say, time heals. Maybe/maybe not. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away........

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/9/2024 5:00:00 PM

Dear Paula, your soulful poem is tenderly expressed with imagery that quietly touches the heart. Congratulations for POTD honors.. a worthy and well deserved choice. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/10/2024 10:35:00 AM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. Also thanks for your very kind words... What a great/wonderful surprise this was. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/9/2024 12:35:00 PM

5/8/2024 Poem Of The Day "POTD" ~ When Silence Speaks ~ Date Written: 5/6/2024

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/9/2024 2:10:00 AM

- A lovely poem, Paula ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d. - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:31:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found this to be a lovely poem. Hugs... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away........

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/8/2024 7:38:00 PM

Dear Paula, this is beautiful, tender and emotional; all at the same time. ' Just one more day. ' So many moments and memories to relive, if that were possible. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:30:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found this to be beautiful, tender and emotional; all at the same time. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Also thanks for your beat. Hugs... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away........

Bill Baker

Date: 5/8/2024 6:31:00 PM

Congratulations on this fine POTD, Paula! Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:27:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. Yesterday, I was off Soup. I found this today. What a great/wonderful surprise. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........

Karen Jones

Date: 5/8/2024 3:52:00 PM

Aw this is so sweet Paula! Is it about your mother? Congratulations on potd!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:25:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found this to be so sweet. It is not about my mother but it could be. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away........

Ink Empress

Date: 5/8/2024 1:59:00 PM

Dear paula, congratulations on receiving potd.i love the monorhymes and how evocative this is, as always a sincere poem from your poetic soul that deserves all the accolades. Felt this one. Pleasure always reading your work. Best wishes also for the contest. Glad to see you receive potd too. Sending you light always

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:23:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. Also glad you felt it. Thanks for your Best wishes for the contest. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away........

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/8/2024 1:57:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD Paula Goldsmith! "what I would give for one more day" I'd like to know, perhaps a sequel, sweet senora. Touching words speaks volumes. Enjoy your day!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:17:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found this to have Touching words speaks volumes. A sequel??? There is a thought. Let me think on it. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.......

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 5/8/2024 1:56:00 PM

So sweet my dear Paula. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:14:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found this to be so sweet. I enjoyed writing it. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.......

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/8/2024 12:38:00 PM

this is sweet and poignant, dear. Oh I see it's POTD. Big congrats

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:13:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you found this to be sweet and poignant. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away........

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/8/2024 10:25:00 AM

Paula, congratulations on your POTD! Your poem reflects a wistful soul pining for the return of a friend or lover. Well done. So happy for this honor for you. Blessings!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:11:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. I enjoyed writing it. Thank You for your very kind words. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away.........

Paul Bell

Date: 5/8/2024 9:37:00 AM

Well penned, liked the rhyme. Worthy of, POTD.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:09:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write & found it to be well penned. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away........

Eve Roper

Date: 5/8/2024 8:48:00 AM

Paula,congratulations on POTD

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:05:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my write. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away........

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/8/2024 7:28:00 AM

'All you can do?" .... I once heard a great man say, "Pray like your hair is on fire. Because you are literally praying for your life." Who knows when our end will come? Or the end of a loved one?... So yes, Paula, pray! Give it everything you've got!... I'm off the soapbox now: Congrats on POTD. Here's to long life! Cheers, Gershon

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/9/2024 12:05:00 PM

WOW!!! Thanks a Million to Soup & to My Readers for this POTD. I am very honored. My heart is wearing a big Smile. Glad you enjoyed my write. Yes, when you pray, pray 100%. Good to hear what you had to say. Don't worry, no soapbox here. Cheers to you/your day... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away........