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Poem Of The Day
May 1, 2026

NINE INCH NAIL CROSSED FINGERS watercolor by Poet

YALTO FORM CREATED by EDWARD IBEH

 

With Fingers Crossed, POTD

an aching
  silence abides 
 young love
   b
 e 
    c
        k  o   n
                    i  n g   b a c k
   once tenderness starved,
 t
u 
   s  s  l e s    t o
                         s
                        s
                   e
              d 
                 into                                       
love’s brutal
apex
warping sting, 
in bated
     breath’s requited ring,
wished upon the same star
in
each other’s resolves
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Kamoonpuri Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Was chking out the POTDS snd saw this won it well deserved, an eloquent deep poem wow kudos!! Created into admirable shape and formatting!
Anaya Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Tyvm, Zaynab! I appreciate you for the nice review~
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Wow, this Yalto is great and well-deserving of the POTD kudos! Line 14 is off--only 1 syllable-- but that's okay. Congratulations, Anaya!
Anaya Avatar
May 14, 2026 at 9:26 PM
One syllable (toward): Pronounced tword (rhymes with "board" or "lord"). This is widely accepted in casual American English. It's a funny word! Ty, Edward
George Avatar
May 6, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Dear Anaya, beautiful layout and shape with some striking images of two wishing upon the same star and staying with fingers crossed. Congratulations on your POTD
Anaya Avatar
May 9, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Ty, Valsa! Sorry I didn't see this sooner. May blessings poet
Godwin Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Yi and my, dramatic grit with a fast hit, I've been entertained and I applaud you. Oh, POTD - yay and yay. You've got it going on, shake that snake shape (intentional or not, I like it)
Godwin Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Isn't bold on the pages where I live, but you have definite dark here. Strange days indeed, yesterday it was soup mail, today it's bold derailed. I like this place.
Anaya Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Is it just me or is the comment type bolded? Gosh, CayCay, you've been missed! It's a softly whispered piece, don't know, if fast hit is a fit for it, (lol) no snake intended~Ty May blessings
La France Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Anaya, so beautifully penned, I love your layout too, and congratulations of receiving a deserving POTD honor~
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Ty, dear Constance. The form is YALTO. May blessings
Goldsmith Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I loved reading your creative/fun write again. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win as you write away...................
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Thank you, Paula for celebrating with me! Nice you came back :)
Gorelick Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Sublimely expressed and exquisitely written. Alas, love requited. How refreshing and renewing! Congratulations on POTD!
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 11:34 AM
A nice surprise & May blessing. Robert, Ty for your warmth and wishes. May blessings
Nicole Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 9:31 AM
' young love, wished upon the same star... towards each other’s resolves. ' When it's meant to be, moments align and two become one. I really like the way your words caress the page, Anaya. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. : ) Hugs, Brandy
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Tyvm, sweet Brandy, your welcoming thoughts always warm & genuine! Hugs. May blessings
Hind Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Congrats on POTD!!
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Ty sweet Paige, you're support for all is appreciated, shows your love for poetry...Tyvm. May blessing
Roper Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Hello, congratulations on POTD, well done.
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Hello Eve, so nice to see your lovely avatar, this is a nice surprise! A HEARTFELT THANK YOU & ALL POETS, HAVE A GREAT DAY~ Today is "MAY DAY STRONG" protests for imigrant workers etc
Rodgers Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Dear Anaya, Congratulations for POTD, where I love how the poem collapses and rises on the page. That final reach toward shared resolve lands beautifully, two hearts wishing on the same star even as they brace for the sting. Blessings, Anaya, Daniel
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Daniel, with fingers crossed, a fantasy comes true , together once more. We can dream. Tyvm, May blessings
DiMino Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 6:21 AM
'love’s brutal apex warping sting, in bated breath’s requited ring," -- Love that! Well deserved POTD! Congratulations.
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Tyvm, Joe! May blessings
Rodrigues Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Love the way you laid this out…like fingers crossing in movement… Congrats on a worthy POTD!
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 9:06 AM
This is a YALTO form, Kimmy, ty for supporting this day. May blessings
Etgen-Baker Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 4:40 AM
congrats on your POTD designation for this beautifully penned poem.
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Tyvm, Sara! May blessings
Seeker Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:17 AM
“in bated breath’s requited ring, wished upon the same star” - too exquisite! Congratulations on POTD, for this amazing write, Anaya
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 9:04 AM
A nice surprise, US, tyvm for the warm honors! May blessings
Jones Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Love seeing you celebrated for potd dearest Anaya! Congratulations!
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 9:01 AM
A nice surprise poetess friend, ty for your support, I am grateful KJ! May blessings
Croft Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Congratulations on your POTD
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 8:59 AM
TyVm, Karen! A May Blessing~
Edmonds  Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Congratulations Anaya on having received the honour of poem of the day. A delightful creative read… Beryl
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Beryl, a heartfelt thank you, glad you enjoyed!
Goldsmith Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 3:10 PM
WOW!!! I enjoyed reading. A creative write/shape. A fun read with a Great Ending. Great Picture... "Good Luck" Have a great day writing away...........
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Tyvm, pleased you enjoyed, Paula! Keep on writing away~
Poetry Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Simply wonderful
Anaya Avatar
May 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM
TY, Ts!
Daniels Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Whoa, Anaya ! This poem is soo unique, paralleling watercolour perfectly. First two lines are exquisite, describing silence in its shadowy form. The juxtaposition with beckoning back and tenderness is perfect. It illustrates the backward & forward movement of both Love + silence within subconscious. Then back to one apex of Love. Love as brutal is often how master Love poets describe Love when it becomes threshing floor. Bated breath requited ring = excellent alliteration: same star/other’s resolves is an interesting open ended last couple of lines indicating a possible individuation step up ladder for both parties. I enjoyed its depth & will fav because of formatting matching watercolour. Well done Anaya. U should get the “best progress prize”. Xx
Anaya Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 12:38 PM
I love your feedback, always an intellectual experience that fills voids on all kinds of levels! I learn poetry 's magic from you, & trust you deeply, Ghairo. Heartfelt Thank U's. Blessings always
Hind Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 10:12 PM
mysterious, breathtaking...real....loved it
Anaya Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 12:34 PM
That's truly a compliment & inspires me, as I'm lacking muse wise, perhaps the universe is telling me it's break time, I should respect her. Paige your deep & poetic thoughts I'll pour my heart into for inspiration. ;)
Jones Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Hopeful and longing! A lovely write!
Anaya Avatar
April 29, 2026 at 7:59 PM
A real fantasy, KJ heartfelt thanks! Blessings as always
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