Maybe

Making him your one and only After his unfilled promises. Yanking out those treasures of love Brought out from closet cornices, Even though he's your turtle dove.

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Valsa George

Date: 5/18/2024 8:28:00 PM

This poem of love and loss is concisely presented in a beautiful poem. Enjoyed reading it. Belated congratulations on your POTD, dear Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/18/2024 9:23:00 PM

Thank you.

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/15/2024 2:11:00 AM

I wrote a poem with the same title but it is a far cry from yours. Splendid acrostic.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/15/2024 8:43:00 AM

My greatest fear is that one of my poems will accidently copy the work of another. My brain is highly retentive. I will pull any poem that appears to be copied from another. I searched for your poem, but I could not find it. I always appreciate your opinions. Thank you for your comments.

Deb M

Date: 5/10/2024 3:53:00 PM

Belated Congratulations Hilda on POTD! Debx

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/10/2024 6:25:00 PM

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/9/2024 6:10:00 PM

Dear Hilda, sometimes love can be like being in a state of limbo with both dreams and broken dreams hanging in the balance. A thought-provoking, ambiguous poem so beautifully expressed. Congratulations for POTD honors.. a worthy and well deserved choice. Warmest wishes dear poetess.. ~Susan

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/9/2024 6:30:00 PM

Thank you. This was a fictitious poem but everyone occasionally has a rough time. Thank you for reading it.

Paige Hind

Date: 5/8/2024 10:41:00 AM

Sorry that it ended that way, congrats on POTD

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/9/2024 6:27:00 PM

Just a poem. Not my story. Thank you for reading it.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/5/2024 7:19:00 PM

Hilda, congratulations!!! And yes, I suspect she's going to throw some of it or most of it out. As you point out in the comments, it's not for certain what will happen. Love the ambiguity!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/5/2024 8:32:00 PM

Thank you for your comment and good wishes.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/5/2024 4:29:00 AM

I think I had to read between the lines, Hilda. First concentrating on the words, but then remembering “maybe.” …unfilled promises…yanking out…closet cornices…Congratulations on POTD! Hugs ~ Kim

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/5/2024 6:11:00 AM

Thank you. Most of my poem have a read between the lines element. Maybe she'll forgive, maybe she won't, maybe she can find someone better.

Hilo Poet

Date: 5/4/2024 10:53:00 PM

Hilda, my friend, I am pleased of your defining frailties drawn via the reality of the natural order of life that's well exemplified with your winning POTD. Aloha, William

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/5/2024 3:58:00 AM

Thank you for your interest in my poem. Best wishes.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/4/2024 9:47:00 PM

I am back with congratulations on POTD, Hilda. Beautifully written! :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 9:59:00 PM

Thank you.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/4/2024 8:29:00 PM

Turtle doves leave messes too... Love how used 'yanking out' --- my mind immediately went to 'and smashing!' Congrats on POTD, Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 8:50:00 PM

Thank you. I dashed this one off so I was surprised. Glad to hear from you.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/4/2024 7:02:00 PM

Your thoughts are beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Congratulations Hilda, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 7:49:00 PM

Thank you, Brandy.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/4/2024 11:48:00 AM

Dear Hilda, I just loved how your poem, captured the bittersweet dance of love and loss. Your words artistically spoke to me of resilience amid heartache. Your POTD win is so well-deserved, a testament to your talent in expressing raw emotions. Blessings on your journey, Daniel.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 11:52:00 AM

Thank you.

Ink Empress

Date: 5/4/2024 11:10:00 AM

Ah what a deep write this is dear hilda, its so good to see you receiving potd, well deserved as you always write so well and you write on various themes, that i find so very soulful and intriguing too. Excellent acrostic on maybe! Your words flow seamlessly and i especially loved the opening lines in this! Deeply moving! Sending you light always! Congratulations

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 11:51:00 AM

Thank you, Ink. The introspective maybe is very important in romance. When maybe goes, it's good. Thank you for reading my poems.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/4/2024 10:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed your wonderful "Maybe" Acrostic write. Have a great weekend with your win.........................

Bill Baker

Date: 5/4/2024 9:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your fine Acrostic poem being chosen as the POTD, Hilda! Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 9:38:00 AM

Thank you Bill. I never did acrostic before. I guess it worked.

Joseph May

Date: 5/4/2024 7:39:00 AM

Congrats on POTD Hilda

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 8:00:00 AM

Thank you.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/4/2024 7:36:00 AM

Love, as the adage goes, transforms everything. As time goes by and regrets fade, love can only become stronger. Well done, Hilda, for the POTD

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 8:00:00 AM

Thank you. Will love conquer? He's in the hot seat. I guess all rationships have challenges. Winning potd was my morning surprise.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 5/4/2024 5:38:00 AM

Congratulations on the honor of your POTD Hilda! :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 7:12:00 AM

Thank you.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/4/2024 5:26:00 AM

Hilda, congratulations on POTD.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 7:15:00 AM

Thank you.

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/4/2024 4:48:00 AM

A lovely message Hilda, congratulations on your POTD honors!!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 7:11:00 AM

Thank you

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/4/2024 4:25:00 AM

BIG congrats on POTD, Hilda. Message of heart cleverly delivered. Enjoy your special day today.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 7:11:00 AM

Thank you.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/4/2024 4:02:00 AM

nicely done Acrostic, Hilda. Congrats on receiving POTD designation! Enjoy your day!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 7:10:00 AM

Thank you. Have a splendid weekend. I send hugs.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/4/2024 2:41:00 AM

Love changes everything, it’s oft times said, love can improve with time and forgetting past regrets. Congratulations Hilda on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 7:09:00 AM

Thank you for your warm comment. Enjoy the spring weather . Best wishes.

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/4/2024 1:59:00 AM

My heartfelt congrats on your POTD, my dear friend. Well deserved.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 7:02:00 AM

Thank you.

Christina Bowring

Date: 5/4/2024 1:00:00 AM

Many congratulations dear Hilda for POTD with this lovely, very well written acrostic poem. The treasures of love are a reminiscence of what’s been shared even with unfilled promises and forgiveness/ acceptance are given as it’s a lifetime partnership. Really enjoyed it. Enjoy your celebratory days. Blessings to you :)

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 5/4/2024 7:07:00 AM

Thank you.