Where's My Trophy

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Downing  Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Yes to all and now you got one too for POTD :) Belated congrats on potd, John.
M  Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 2:21 AM
Congratulations John on POTD! Debx
Roper Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 9:33 PM
I agree .......... all of the above...
Situation Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 7:51 PM
Congrads on POTD
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 5:15 PM
Congratulations, Dear John, on your POTD. Enjoyed the wise Monoku.
Kitchin Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 2:50 PM
John, congratulations on POTD!
Koplin Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Congrats John!! Everybody is a critic these days. I guess we see a few posting here today that sound a little jealous.
Rone Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 1:15 PM
....and the friends to make along the way! Even if all you get is a repurposed bowling trophy. Congratulations. - Ken
Kauffman Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 12:17 PM
Inky, congrats to you and SO for your POTD honors overflowing with images that leave their signatures on the soul - "black tourmaline nights," "jade jewels," "tides of topaz" and so many other beautifully crafted lines that are summed up in your last line as you close the door and walk away from pain. Wonderful collaboration. Blessings!
Parker Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 11:14 AM
POTD is your participation trophy. Congrats! :o)
Dietrich Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 10:14 AM
I saw a blog with a lot of hoopla about POTD's or something. Was it this one? I see lots of trophies given to people who really contribute nothing (except for posting up poems), but I guess that's how they like it!! Congrats, John, for POTD
Sands Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations for POTD John. Enjoy :)
Jones Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 9:44 AM
Congrats on potd!
Anaya Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 9:43 AM
Where's my just desserts? I prefer pie 'Ala Mode' I do love challenges! Randomly I went to one of your first poems "What If" 2/2/20 and was shocked at what I saw (comment). Then the follow up "The Equality OF One" 2/4/20 well worth a Trophy. Congratulations on your POTD John Lawless! Classic
Anaya Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 11:14 AM
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Anaya Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Ink Empress, I wrote you a reply on John's Blog..Late but I'm there now. ;)
Scott Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 9:35 AM
I would have no shelf space if trophies were the kind words of supportive poets and prospective friends on here. Surely there is only the joy of the opportunity to garland someone else and lift them up. I like this. Shortest POTD ever I suspect :))
Fowler Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 9:27 AM
Perfect John! Congratulations on POTD! :)
Mcintosh Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 7:45 AM
Lovely. God bless you. Congrats on POTD. Love, Gina
Kaufman Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 7:32 AM
Congratulations John on this POTD with an important message. Ooh ooh ooh, it's a monohu. Seriously now, are they hard to do? Have a blessed day.
Baker Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 7:31 AM
I agree, John. Each of us controls how much we participate; we have no control over rewards, recognition, or whether our poetry will be liked or disliked. Congratulations on your POTD, a good thing for us to think about. Bill
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 6:16 AM
Thrilled to see you participate in POTD today! Love your wit, always. xomo
Gentile Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 4:35 AM
John, congratulations on your honored POTD Monoku! Wise words indeed!
Allison Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 4:00 AM
Many congrats John I have it on good authority if you wait another month you will probably get the award again. You still need to add a pic of a trophy to go with the poem too:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 4:07 AM
Oh, the depth of places we dare not go, and some great heights we MUST dare to climb.
Messina Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 3:22 AM
Exactly! Congratulations, John...POTD!
Bowring Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 3:04 AM
Congratulations John on POTD. You are a very talented poet. Enjoy your day.
Seeker Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 2:47 AM
(Smiles) ~ well said, John! Warmest congratulations on POTD, with this cryptic yet wise counsel
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