Hilda Greenhough Poet Rhyme

Yield

Yield? Not to you, I certainly won't. 
I'll parry on hot coals, I'll lunge to your affront.
Succumb? I'll not breathe your air of lies,
Since no honeyed sweetness makes me compromise.
Supplicate? Then throw down your armor at will.
Once freed from this battle, you will be my love still.

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Howard Kerr January 15, 2024 at 2:10 PM An excellent poem, succinct and well structured. Practical images wisely chosen. Congratulations on Poem Of The Day award. Your review of October Streetwise Plot is truly valued. Howard Hilda Greenhough January 17, 2024 at 5:14 PM Thank you.

Kim Rodrigues January 9, 2024 at 3:17 PM Love the manner in which you wrote this! Congratulations on POTD! Hilda Greenhough January 9, 2024 at 3:22 PM Thank you.

Panagiota Romios January 7, 2024 at 1:03 PM Missed your POTD Hilda Big congratulations. Pangie Hilda Greenhough January 7, 2024 at 1:19 PM Thank you.

Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen January 6, 2024 at 4:09 PM This is so lovely enjoyed reading your work. Hilda Greenhough January 6, 2024 at 4:40 PM Thank you.

Ink Empress January 5, 2024 at 11:46 PM Congratulations on receiving POTD, well deserved Hilda Greenhough January 6, 2024 at 4:56 AM Thank you. I had wondered WHAT POTD meant.

Sotto Poet January 5, 2024 at 6:27 PM Back with hearty congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, Hilda. Enjoy your honor and have a great weekend Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 6:28 PM Thx.

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 5, 2024 at 5:07 PM Hilda, Your poem is a powerful and inspiring piece that showcases your strength and resilience. The vivid imagery and clever wordplay make it a joy to read. I especially love the line “I’ll parry on hot coals, I’ll lunge to your affront.” Keep up the great work! - Blessings Daniel Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 6:29 PM Thank you for your encouragement.

Robert Schatz January 5, 2024 at 4:45 PM Excellent POTD Hilda! Human nature at its worst. Reminds me of Dr. Seuss's The Zax (the North-Going Zax vs. the South-Going Zax). Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 4:52 PM Thank for reading my poem..

Bill Baker January 5, 2024 at 4:14 PM Back to congratulate you on your POTD, Hilda! Enjoy your special day of recognition! A poet friend in Texas, Bill Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 4:40 PM Thank you. Yes, it was a surprise.!

Joseph P. DiMino January 5, 2024 at 11:17 AM Ouch! Yep, male dominance can be a pain, female as well...love should flow freely and without strings -- Make love and not war. Blessings my friend. Well said! Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 12:02 PM Relationships have wide variations. Thank you for the complment.

Gershon Wolf January 5, 2024 at 10:13 AM Nice to see you get POTD, Hilda. Certainly hard to understand how love can flourish amidst battle armor. Excelsior! Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 12:01 PM Thank you.

Arlo Parker January 5, 2024 at 9:35 AM POTD worthy indeed, HG. A dazzler. :o) Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 12:01 PM Thanks. I like writing.

Nancy Kaufman January 5, 2024 at 9:07 AM Hi Hilda, I enjoyed your emotive poem here and wanted to congratulate for the honor of POTD. The talent and competition has been heating up here. I am personally honored for recognition by the site in the past, as I am more of a conversational and impulsive poet. God bless the rest of your day. Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM Thank you.

Evelyn Judy Buehler January 5, 2024 at 8:01 AM I'm back with heartfelt congratulations on POTD, Hilda. A marvelous poem! Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 8:07 AM Thank you. Of all my poems, Swamp is my favorite. Yield has a lot more emotional impact though.

Tom Cunningham January 5, 2024 at 7:47 AM Alway stand your ground, especially when you know you are right. Congratulations to you Hilda on the honour of POTD. Tom Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 8:05 AM Thank you.

Vijay Pandit January 5, 2024 at 6:39 AM BIG congrats on POTD, Hilda. Powerful emotions you convey. Enjoy your special day, today. Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 6:41 AM Thanks. I seek to improve.

Paula Goldsmith January 5, 2024 at 6:10 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. What a powerful write. Few words with much said. Have a blessed day writing away............... Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 6:11 AM Thank you.

Daniel Turner January 5, 2024 at 6:03 AM Congratulations on POTD Hilda. "My way or the highway!" I Love it! Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 6:05 AM Thank you.

Karen Jones January 5, 2024 at 4:43 AM What a powerful potd! Thanks for sharing and congratulations! Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 5:48 AM Thank you. Sending hugs.

Suzanne Delaney January 5, 2024 at 4:32 AM Yes love bears all but not without a fight. Beautifully expressed. Congratulations on your POTD honor. SuZ Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 5:48 AM Double thanks. I'm glad you read it.

Deb M January 5, 2024 at 4:22 AM I just love your feisty attitude Hilda!! You are not afraid to speak your mind and that is admirable. A wonderfully powerful and well written poem that l thoroughly enjoyed! Congratulations on POTD! Debx Deb M January 5, 2024 at 6:17 AM That made me laugh Hilda! You sound like fun hehe! Debx Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 5:46 AM I speak my mind too much at times. Thanks for liking it.

John Lawless January 5, 2024 at 4:20 AM Alas, Hilda, love and all its passion will test and expand the boundaries of its scope and depth. For "to yield" is not to love but to submit. Beautifully done, short and subtle with a pointed parry and thrust. Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 5:45 AM Lol. Thank you.

Lin Lane January 5, 2024 at 3:25 AM Thata girl, Hilda! Speak your mind for the sake of love. Congratulations on it being chosen as potd. Lin Lane January 5, 2024 at 5:45 AM Hilda, you could write in novel length and I’d read it. Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 5:41 AM At least it was short. Thank you for your comment.

Tania Kitchin January 5, 2024 at 3:07 AM Hilda, a powerful poem, congratulations on POTD. Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 5:39 AM Thank you for liking the poem

Beryl Edmonds January 5, 2024 at 3:05 AM Hilda, I hope the battles cease and the New Year brings you peace. Congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Belle Hilda Greenhough January 5, 2024 at 5:39 AM Thanks.

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