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A Courageous Poet

Oh, I admire so, any poet who is willing to be real. This is my personal, on-going, endless longing! A poet-soul unafraid to swim against the current! To stop hiding behind a costume of image-filled words. And fly in the face of popularity! A poet who is an eagle that soars, fearlessly. Rising high, high above the poet crowd and realizes, A poet's heart is human and needs ever so much more! September 14, 2019

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Quoth Theraven

Date: 7/25/2020 10:53:00 PM

The thing is: I kinda like a costume of image-filled words. -R

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/26/2020 12:02:00 PM

See your previous comment on 9/24/2019. Pangiexx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/26/2020 12:02:00 PM

See your previous comment on 9/24/2019. Pangiexx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/26/2020 11:59:00 AM

Gee~ I was not talking about you.)))) I Do love costumes. Having been a ballet dancer, been on stage as an actress, later.,a belly dancer. Words and images are not us. They are just representation of us. I love real people. Poets like ee cummings. There is a reality to his poetry. No masquerade. It's a moot point. I use imagery also. But prefer to be true to who I am. Retired from theatrics, lights and images, Pangie xx. Thank you,

Pratap Roy

Date: 1/7/2020 11:02:00 AM

Nicely expressed the view, Panagiota. God bless you.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/7/2020 11:14:00 AM

Hi Again! I do forget my Poems as there are over one thousand. Thank you for bringing me back to what I dream to be as a poet...an eagle, not a mouse! Unafraid to build her own poetry house. Blessings to you and more. Panagiota

Quoth Theraven

Date: 9/24/2019 11:14:00 AM

Panagiota, I like the courageous poet that wrote such a thing. That's a swim in a current that all are invited. -Richard

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/24/2019 11:48:00 AM

Hi, Richard! Well let's jump in! I love that kind of poetry. I forget I am an eagle at times and think I do better as a conformist slug! It doent work. I just wrote a poem telling on myself..it's easy to get off track at times.Panagiota

Anthony Biaanco

Date: 9/22/2019 5:04:00 AM

Hi Panagiota...Congrats on the POTD. Well deserved-well written and honest as usual. I think if you write to gain acceptance, then you have failed..you do not fall into that category, Best wishes, Anthony

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/22/2019 9:11:00 PM

Anthony! You and I are on the same page. I have commented to you many times because I see honesty in your Poetry. Puff poetry is not you. You always tell it like it is. Acceptance is a room full of insincere backslappers.I promise, not one of them would ever comment to my poetry. And that's a good thing. It's a sign I am a poet not a puppet. Love you, Panagiota xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/18/2019 6:11:00 PM

G'day Panagiota … a poets work never dies like the headlines on a newspaper. Poetry has preserved so much history and many poems of long ago are still recited today, and we need reminding that these are written from the minds of men and women who witnessed repression - thanks Panagiota - Lindsay

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/18/2019 7:17:00 PM

So very true. Also~ the beauty and joy of living. Our world is full of negative. Too bad. Was Shakespeare oppressed? ee Cummings? Worsworth? Whitman? Let me know who was repressed. Please? Thank you...Panagiota. In the USA and worldwide, there are words we can no longer say. That scares me..,,Panagiota. Thank you for your deep thoughts.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/18/2019 2:56:00 PM

Your words resonate with feelings of the heart Panagiota. Splendidly conveyed in this thoughtful amazing poem. This little gem is going into my Faves! Congratulations on your most deserving POTD! : ) xxoo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/18/2019 3:28:00 PM

I am so honored Connie, to have you FAV this. A poet of your calibre, I have high respect for. So... Thank you from my heart to yours. Panagiota xxxx

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/18/2019 2:48:00 PM

Congrats on your POTD...you are one of the poets you write about with your passionate poems.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/18/2019 3:23:00 PM

Jeanne~ that a too kind a comment. But I know what you mean and appreciate your visit, always. Keep coming back.))) Love, Panagiota

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/17/2019 8:28:00 PM

Indeed! A passionate poem expressed so beautifully from your talented pen, Panagiota. A spirited and fearless piece, dear poetess. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 9/18/2019 6:36:00 AM

Panagiota, I don’t even post ten poems a month, never mind ten poems a day.. I like to take my time and linger over each piece. I believe in editing and rewriting, so for me each poem is a true labor of love that takes time to finish. I’m not a prolific poet, that’s for sure. Sometimes I do wish that my creative process worked faster but I’ve come to accept my methodology:))

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/17/2019 9:41:00 PM

Thanking you from the bottom of my poetic heart! It's a joy to write a poem that I like. Not just write to rack up numbers by the shortest poems possible. What win in there in that? The worst part is people don't read them and honestly, I can't write 10 quality poems a day. If I can, I will. But time is short and quality counts. You and others, Susan have brought out the best in me. Amazing, the talent at SP! It is an honor and more humbling than ego inflating. Egos burst like bubbles. Love for others? Everlasting. Bless you... Panagiota xxxx

Ann Gilmour

Date: 9/17/2019 1:33:00 PM

As soon as I saw this was POTD I knew it was written by you dear Panagiota. Have been to London for a couple of days and have not been on PS. Such a well deserved accolade for you are the most honest poet I know and I love your passion in every word you write. Many congrats my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/17/2019 2:13:00 PM

My Dearest Ann, what a moving comment, you have me in tears. I hope you enjoyed your holiday, Ann. Really, that's all I want to be as a poet and a human. Honest and passionate, everything else is hogwash. And a support to my fellow poets. But have stopped endless Comnenting to non responders. Thank you for being a blessing, Panagiota xxx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/17/2019 1:22:00 PM

Panagiota mou, congratulations my friend, what a magic poem and what a talented write worthy of being awarded POTD - congratulations, hugs and kisses, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/17/2019 2:23:00 PM

Jennifer mou You are one of my blessings here. Never expected this POTD you are great of heart and it shows in your poetry. Besides being a great writer.one learns who ones friends are at the Soup and who are not.Some we have to say goodbye to. You are close to my heart...Epharisto, Panagiotaxxxx Panagiota xxx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/17/2019 7:16:00 AM

I agree with your sentiments. This causes one to pause. Congrats on your POTD. Hugs and thanks for your visit.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/17/2019 8:01:00 AM

I was so glad you got today's POTD. I think I said HURRAH aloud.)) Thank you for a commenting,Richard. Panagiota xxxxxx

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/16/2019 6:50:00 PM

Beautiful penning...congrats on POTD

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 11:15:00 PM

Sandra! Hello. I am so glad you commented. At times I do think I am the worst poet here. A POTD reminds me that is baloney in Thd mind. Plus have a poem featured on the Home Page this week, The Will to Win.its about my health Panagiota, with deep thanks.

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/16/2019 5:24:00 PM

I am back to say, congratulations on this fine poem being awarded as POTD my friend! I did not see that when posting my previous comment, a well deserved recognition.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 5:31:00 PM

I know you did not! ))) wonderful to share my pleasure with you,Love you, Panagiota xx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/16/2019 4:27:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 5:29:00 PM

Thank you, Tani for sharing in this joy! Panagiotavxxx

Edward Ibeh

Date: 9/16/2019 2:48:00 PM

Amazing stuff, Panagiota!:-) Congratulations on winning POTD!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 5:23:00 PM

My thanks and love, Panagiota xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/16/2019 1:58:00 PM

- A prefect poem for the day, Panagiota ! - Congratulations ! - happy hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 4:22:00 PM

Anne Lise.... Perfect! Wow! That's so sweet of you to say.it was a shock to me! Panagiota xx

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/16/2019 1:14:00 PM

Being true to who you are!!! I completely agree. Congratulations Panagiota, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 1:43:00 PM

Thank you Brandy. It's almost noon here, I had no idea this was a POTD. The nice part is the honor, part two is one finds out who their poet friends really are, ALSO...Brandy..NOTICE..I have never had Any Photo at the Soup nor icon. Whoever is there, is not me. I am only in silhouette format.))) Panagiota

Brandy Nicole
Date: 9/16/2019 1:27:00 PM

And I see you have changed your photo back- once again. Perhaps you don't like this one of me.

Hello There

Date: 9/16/2019 11:22:00 AM

I like this piece and the message held within ~ Congratulations on Poem of the Day!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 2:06:00 PM

Why,, thank you and I love your icon, It takes a big heart to acknowlege another. You have one. Panagiota xx

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 9/16/2019 9:40:00 AM

Very courageous of you, Panagiota!! Congratulations!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 4:18:00 PM

SUNLITE..I thank upu for your personal recognition! Panagiota xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/16/2019 9:02:00 AM

Courage, the heart that rages. Wonderful poem dear poetess. A fave for me too :))) Congratulations on POTD! xomo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 4:09:00 PM

Maureen! Hello! I am ecstatic that it is a FAV for You and you liked it. One of my poems is festered on the Home Page this week. Hey, a double header! Thank you Panagiota xx

John Lawless

Date: 9/16/2019 8:47:00 AM

AH, "the costume of image-filled words"....or could it be the "cloak of courage" that enables so many to express themselves"? Love the tone and attitude of this poem..

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 5:25:00 PM

A perfect comment, John. Thank you. I sent you a Soupmail earlier Panagiota xxx

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/16/2019 7:35:00 AM

A courageous poetess you are, Pani...Congrats!! on your POTD!!...we all must muster a bit of courage now and then...lovely write Pani...^WW^ :o)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 4:12:00 PM

^WW^ how right you are. Thank you so much. Gratefully, Panagiota xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/16/2019 3:08:00 AM

Getting a regular on here lol. Congratulations Panagiota on POTD honours. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 3:20:00 PM

Lol,Tom! I remember the last time you emailed me and told me the last time my poem had made POTD. Only someone sweet as you would do so. Bless you and Thank you. Panagiota xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/15/2019 5:08:00 PM

I am so happy too have found this wonderful poem. As it delivers truth in poetic verse and admonishes poets to be true to poetry. Seems so easy to go with the modern flow but that flow has ran off course.One should reappraise why the golden poets of old are called golden. A fav-- this sings to this old poet's ears and shines bright in ever seeking eyes.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/16/2019 3:16:00 PM

Robrrt, thank you and couldn't Agrree with you more, A lovely comment that deserves consideration. Thank you for supporting me. not feeling well today, so responded late to many, Sorry Panagiota xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/15/2019 1:27:00 AM

WoW! Panagiota, I liked the message within this write. As a matter of fact it " wowed" me. I'm surprised I'm the only comment. I strive to be a courageous poet. Thanks for writing such a write. Have a wonderful night:-) Alexis

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/15/2019 5:43:00 AM

I do try to encourage others.but realize the price for that is not getting comments. You will doubtless be the only one. And that's perfectly OK. I know another poet far better than I. I mean more than 10, who get no or few comments, I fall in that group, I don't write to please others.Nor do they. I speak the truth as I see it. I hope you soar!Panagiota ~~~