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Below is the poem of the day entitled In-Between Days which was written by poet Evelyn Judy Buehler.

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In-Between Days

Scarlet sun peeks through
a slit in darkling storm clouds.
Butterflies go home.
Sky meets sea at plum border
as pink moon trails, in order.

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Victor Buhagiar Date: 2/7/2025 3:26:00 AM Back to congratulate you on the POTW. Login to Reply

Maria Williams Date: 2/6/2025 10:37:00 PM What a beautiful poem dear Evelyn, so much depth in a few lines. Congratulations on your POTW and thanks so much for subscribing to my Poetic Rythms channel, I truly appreciate it...Hugs Login to Reply

Hilda Greenhough Date: 2/6/2025 10:05:00 PM Congratulations on POTW. I like this poemwith such great anticipation for that storm cloud to crack open with rain. Login to Reply

Daisy Meadows Date: 2/5/2025 1:51:00 AM A lovely poem. Congratulations on your POTW. Well done!. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/5/2025 8:11:00 PM Deepest, heartfelt thanks for your kind words, Daisy.

thriveni c mysore Date: 2/5/2025 12:48:00 AM wow, Congratulations on POTW dear poet. +FAV Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/5/2025 8:09:00 PM I extend heartfelt thanks for your warm congratulations, Thriveni. Thanks also for your kind fave. :)

John Read Date: 2/4/2025 8:37:00 AM Hi Evelyn congratulations on your well deserved POTW. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/4/2025 6:11:00 PM Hi, John. I extend my heartfelt thanks. :)

Tom Woody Date: 2/4/2025 6:30:00 AM Yay! Enjoy your special week Evelyn Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/4/2025 6:09:00 PM Thank you so much, Tom. :)

Beryl Edmonds Date: 2/4/2025 12:21:00 AM A lovely Tanka Evelyn, perfectly describing a sinking sunset. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the week… Beryl Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/4/2025 6:09:00 PM You have my warmest thanks, Beryl. :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 2/3/2025 4:58:00 AM Dear Evelyn, this is a breathtaking dance of color and calm, where nature’s delicate pauses sing louder than storms. I love how your words feel like the serene exhale we didn’t know we needed. POTW is so deserved. Congratulations, my friend. Beautifully done! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/3/2025 6:12:00 PM Dear Daniel, thank you so much for your uplifting and kind thoughts. It's so lovely to read your comment today. My very best wishes, Evelyn

Tania Kitchin Date: 2/3/2025 3:34:00 AM Evelyn, beautiful imagery, congratulations on POTW. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/3/2025 6:07:00 PM Thank you for the wonderful compliment and congratulations, Tania. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/3/2025 1:44:00 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.w., Evelyn ... enjoy :) - hugs Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/3/2025 6:04:00 PM Heartfelt thanks, Anne-Lise. :) hugs

Karen Jones Date: 2/2/2025 2:34:00 PM Love the imagery Evelyn! Congrats on potw! Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/2/2025 6:15:00 PM Thank you so much, Karen. Blessings.

Benjamin Bartley Date: 2/2/2025 2:11:00 PM Nice title. Congrats on your POTW! Thanks for sharing! Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/2/2025 6:14:00 PM Deepest thanks, Benjamin. :)

John Lawless Date: 2/2/2025 8:34:00 AM love the simple beauty of this Evelyn...had me exhaling, relaxing, and ...well....just sitting right there in the middle of this masterpiece. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/2/2025 6:12:00 PM I appreciate your warm remarks very much. Thank you, John.

Brandy Nicole Date: 2/2/2025 8:17:00 AM This image leaves me in awe. ' Scarlet sun peeks through, ' as ' butterflies go home. ' The beauty that surrounds us is breathtaking in every way. I like your title. I'm always reminded of those ( in-between moments ). Yes, the space between days. So blessed to embrace each one. Congratulations Evelyn, on Poem of the Week. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/2/2025 6:10:00 PM Thank you for the thrill of your awesome comment, Brandy. Every sentence brought a smile. I hope your week is blessed. hugs :)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/2/2025 7:58:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write again.... A story told in just 5 lines. I can see it. Have a blessed day with your win................... Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/2/2025 6:04:00 PM Thank you very much for your heartwarming words of appreciation and congratulations, Paula. Very best wishes.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 2/1/2025 9:41:00 AM What a lovely write you have here. Great/pretty picture. "Good Luck" Have a fun weekend as you write away.................. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/1/2025 7:28:00 PM It's very nice to know that you enjoyed both the poem and the picture, Paula. Thank you for saying so, and for your good wishes, also. Blessings.

Janice Canerdy Date: 2/1/2025 8:15:00 AM Evelyn, this is a really lovely, vividly descriptive poem. I like to rhyme the last two lines of tanka too. Janice Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/1/2025 7:24:00 PM Thank you for your kind thoughts, Janice. It's nice to know that someone else enjoys rhyming tankas. :) Best wishes, Evelyn

Kim Rodrigues Date: 1/31/2025 4:28:00 PM A lovely scene! Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 1/31/2025 6:05:00 PM Thank you, Kim. :)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/31/2025 10:31:00 AM Excellent poetry, Evelyn. Your alliteration is to be admired. Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 1/31/2025 6:05:00 PM Deepest thanks for your valuable remarks, my friend. :)

Ink Empress Date: 1/31/2025 7:06:00 AM This is so beautiful! You always write the most picturesque tanka and this is no exception! I love the imagery youv painted in such an artistic manner and also the picture youv used here is gorgeous! Pleasure reading this gem! A fave this is for me! Sending you light always Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 1/31/2025 6:08:00 PM I am so honored by your warm, uplifting, words, and also by your fave. Thank you so much. Many blessings.

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 1/30/2025 2:18:00 AM BEAUTIFUL IMAGERY PENNED IN THE POETIC EXPRESSION Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 1/30/2025 6:03:00 PM Deepest thanks, Mahtab. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/30/2025 1:47:00 AM - Beautiful to enjoy, Evelyn :) - hugs Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 1/30/2025 6:02:00 PM Thank you for the smiles, Anne-Lise. :)

Yann Rolland Date: 1/29/2025 11:33:00 PM so colored poem, and creative, enjoyed your imagination Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 1/30/2025 6:01:00 PM Thank you so much for your very kind words. :)

Michael Tor Date: 1/29/2025 6:21:00 PM Such beautiful words combine with such lovely imagery Evelyn. Wishing you the best for this contest. I am sure it will do excellent... Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 1/30/2025 5:57:00 PM That is so nice to hear, my friend. Thank you very much for the vote of confidence, and your kind words. :)

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