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To A Certain Poet

To a Certain Poet
by Frank Daub

Your modesty -- regarding talent? BECOMING to your SOUL.
The decision to embrace this thought? Belies your role –
	As MESSENGER.

Long ago you took the mission
To tell beauty in words and lines.
Now time has blurred your vision.
Now doubt has wormed your mind.

Think about the adulation –
Deny those words are true!
It is you might stop creation –
It is you must see it through!

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Deb M Date: 10/6/2026 4:36:00 AM Back with POTD Congratulations Frank …So happy to see your name and lovely poem up in lights ha!! Debx
Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 10/5/2026 1:04:00 PM What glorious advice in such a poetic form! I love it, dearest Franc!😊
Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 10/5/2026 8:36:00 AM Hey Frank, congrats on POTD! I lik how you’ve penned a powerful apostrophe, a direct call to arms addressed to a weary or self-effacing fellow creator whose self-doubt threatens to silence a voice the world desperately needs. Urgent, noble, and deeply stirring work, Frank. Blessings, Daniel
Gershon Wolf Date: 10/4/2026 6:51:00 PM Congratulation on POTD for this elegant, classic write. Perhaps I err here, but I've always felt that true modesty is often an ego tamed --- but an ego nevertheless. Once a person abandons his/her ego, modesty becomes milquetoast. ~ Just sayin'
Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/4/2026 12:45:00 AM A lovely tribute poem Frank, congratulations on having received the Poem of the Day award… Beryl
Anne Winter Date: 10/3/2026 8:53:00 PM Dear Frank, a brilliant and encouraging poem. Congratulations on POTD! Enjoy your day! Best, Anne
Brandy Nicole Date: 10/3/2026 8:07:00 PM Dear Frank, we rise by lifting others, and these words are beyond beautiful. Very encouraging, indeed. Such a wonderful message within, my dear friend. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. : ) Hugs, Brandy
Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/3/2026 4:44:00 PM Wow, Frank. I am so happy to learn you got a POTD for this very worthy poem. Congratulations for this honor. It's simply beautiful.
Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/3/2026 11:13:00 AM Congrats in POTD!
Paula Goldsmith Date: 10/3/2026 10:28:00 AM Congratulations on POTD win. I love this write... What a wonderful message you have here. Have a wonderful weekend with your win.........
I Am Anaya Date: 10/3/2026 10:15:00 AM Fabulous message! Yes, dear poet you may speak for us all, the hero-worship we give and get may be the very thing we need to feel fulfilled with ink full, mind mused. Anything helps! Congratulations on the Poem Of The Day, Frank Daub! I'm hoping that 'Certain Poet' gets the message~ I Am Anaya ;D🌹
Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/3/2026 7:09:00 AM - We let ourselves be captivated by beauty – (especially in the imagery of nature) – Only our own heart can define beauty – Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... and thank you for the lovely comment on my latest poem :) -
John Lawless Date: 10/3/2026 6:05:00 AM AW....G'WAN.....Y'ER MAKIN' ME BLUSH..... that final couplet captures the essence of poesy and the frailty of poets.
Valsa George Date: 10/3/2026 4:51:00 AM Every poet, one-time or other, in the course of his poetic journey begins to doubt if his/ her poetic talent is warning. It's quite natural. This sort of a word of encouragement will boost the poet in self doubt. Your good intentions are much appreciated. Congratulations Frank on your POTD.
sara Etgen-Baker Date: 10/3/2026 4:35:00 AM a joyful and encouraging poem. congrats on your POTD designation
Tania Kitchin Date: 10/3/2026 3:10:00 AM Frank, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD.
Ink Empress Date: 10/3/2026 2:32:00 AM
Dorothy Gibbons Date: 10/3/2026 2:26:00 AM Beautiful write Frank ✍️ a very well deserved POTD honour a pleasure reading your beautiful ink hugs 🫂 have a blessed weekend
Alison A Smith Date: 10/3/2026 1:17:00 AM A stirring, generously crafted address to the poet as both artist and “MESSENGER.” The alternating rhyme and firm, exhortative rhythm give the poem a resolute forward motion, while its theme—faith in one’s creative calling despite doubt—feels heartfelt and affirming. The central message is particularly personal and encouraging: regardless of fading confidence or blurred vision, the poet should not stop creating. “It is you must see it through!” lands less like a general statement about artists and more like an affectionate, emphatic vote of confidence in one specific writer. Congratulations on POTD your talent is shining through.
Karen Jones Date: 10/3/2026 1:15:00 AM Wow a powerful poignant piece! If it’s for contest it should do well Frank. Thanks for sharing this amazing potd!
Deb M Date: 10/2/2026 12:19:00 PM Frank a lovely dedication to your “Certain Poet” a dedication of encouragement and positivity when ones confidence creates doubt and uncertainty l can relate to your poem a great deal…..beautifully written Frank….Debx

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