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Haven’t you heard Didn’t they caution I make haters Why they exist Why they envy Didn’t you smell their burning flesh Did they not warn you tread lightly This place was a shelter where they sought me hoping for my warmth I turned it to winter encased fake words froze vacant minds Emanating ability scorching paths Ignorant ashes melted in heat Not warmth was found but fire As the sun am I

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Hiba Junaid

Date: 4/13/2025 11:01:00 PM

This poem is powerful in its brevity and message. You have accomplished something rare and moving. Be Blessed, always - Hiba <3

Eve Roper

Date: 4/3/2025 6:51:00 AM

My dear friend hope you’re doing well. You’ ve written a powerful poem. I can not remember of the Almost 11 years I’ve been a member on Poetry Soup have ever come across anyone that has had a bad comment because of my work. I have read some post where heated discussion have accrued. I avoid reading negative writes from these kind of people. I hate being stirred up with negative thoughts. Some people just like to cause discontent.

B.J. Fitz

Date: 3/23/2025 1:08:00 PM

Omg this is beautiful! And I got chills from the lines "I turned it to winter encased fake words froze vacant minds". Very well done

Joseph May

Date: 3/3/2025 6:38:00 AM

Hi Flo, Fiery words emanate from your quill Flo, best wishes my friend, thanks for the heads up

FJ Thomas
Date: 3/3/2025 10:07:00 AM

Lol you are not one to need a heads up. I know that if you question something you will at least message me, and I greatly appreciate that. Thanks Joseph

Constance La France

Date: 3/1/2025 8:29:00 AM

FJ, awesome poem and shape, and your words resound with me because I have had my share of haters and bullies in this life and not just on PS. The ones on PS are not worth a second thought as there are thousands of good people on PS, who out number any bully hater. Congratulations on your well-deserved Poem of the Day honor, your blog was amazing too, blessings ~

FJ Thomas
Date: 3/1/2025 9:35:00 AM

Constance you are so very right, and thank you very much. I felt quite angered to be used by a bully with changing facades, hence the blog. Others may think it not a big deal, I, however consider that type of behavior very differently.

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/1/2025 4:39:00 AM

Belated Congratulations FJ on a superb no nonsense POTD, let the haters burn in the sun, or indeed brand them with the white hot tip of your extremely well designed dagger, brilliant! Cheers David

FJ Thomas
Date: 3/1/2025 9:39:00 AM

David hi! It has been so long, thank you; and thank you for coming by :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/28/2025 8:54:00 PM

Great shape and powerful content, Flo, congratulations on POTD:) by the way, I'm doing good by God's grace, married and happily settled:)

FJ Thomas
Date: 3/1/2025 9:42:00 AM

That is wonderful Jo! I'm so glad you're happy :) Thanks Jo

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/28/2025 2:18:00 PM

A bright one..Well done F J.' I'm no fan Of hearsay.' Btw i like to converse on diverse subjects G'day g"day.'

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/28/2025 2:36:00 PM

Thank you Joe, it's nice to 'see' you. I enjoy diverse conversation as well.

Craig Cornish

Date: 2/28/2025 5:44:00 AM

Flo - nothin' but the best to ya! Point well made, (pun intended!). The youngsters may not get the Nancy Sinatra nod...

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/28/2025 12:44:00 PM

Lol, at least it was a good pun. I don't know Craig, I don't think I could hang with 'back then' Nancy even today! ...doesn't mean I don't have my own pair though ;) Thank you Craig

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/27/2025 5:19:00 PM

Whoa!! A dagger of some distinction. I enjoyed this one. Congratulations on your POTD. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/28/2025 12:39:00 PM

Thanks so much Sara K ;)

Connie Pachecho

Date: 2/27/2025 1:13:00 PM

FJ, the sharpness of your poem is felt by the teeth of your words. Best wishes on your POTD.

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/28/2025 12:38:00 PM

Hello Connie :) Thank you very much

Crystol Woods

Date: 2/27/2025 10:12:00 AM

Powerful shape poem and very clever! Xo

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/27/2025 11:15:00 AM

Thank you Crystol :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 2/27/2025 8:51:00 AM

My dear poet friend, it has been a long time since I have read your poetry, your words still hold power...Frederic

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/27/2025 11:15:00 AM

Frederic, there will always be a smile on my face when I see your name. Thank you so very much.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/26/2025 10:32:00 PM

Awesome verse, congratulations on POTD.

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/27/2025 11:14:00 AM

Hello Eve, thank you

Mat Ignacio

Date: 2/26/2025 8:04:00 PM

beauty - boldly encapsulates the essence of the contour, to the very point

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/27/2025 11:13:00 AM

In reality as well, there is an Elegance to a well-crafted blade is there not :) Thank you Mat

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/26/2025 6:30:00 PM

FJ, CONGRATS on your well-deserved win with this powerful piece~~superb use of personification! Janice

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/27/2025 11:12:00 AM

Thank you Janice.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/26/2025 4:25:00 PM

oooh this is hot ! Love the shape you took and the poetic style, hope your keeping well, love :) Congrats on POTD

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/27/2025 11:12:00 AM

Thank you Vie, I am happy to see you are still here :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/26/2025 3:48:00 PM

' They sought me, ' but did not ' tread lightly. ' This happens more than it should, especially *now* in our world. It's getting worse. In life, we are surrounded by many friends sharing encouraging words, along with haters trying to fit in somehow. Cling to the positive and ignore the negative. Your thoughts are powerful. Congratulations FJ, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/26/2025 4:28:00 PM

You are so very correct Brandy, too much more. Thank you very much for giving me some of your time ;)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/26/2025 3:31:00 PM

Fun indeed. And you have captured the POTD. Big congrats, Flo.

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/26/2025 4:29:00 PM

Very much appreciated Andi! Thank you for passing my way :)

John Read

Date: 2/26/2025 11:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved POTD Flo God bless you. xx

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/26/2025 11:35:00 AM

Thank you very much John.

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/26/2025 10:47:00 AM

First, the shape is damn amazing girl, personifying a dagger is perfect for such biting words well said, much needed all around the world, leaders urg, ayeyayae. There are bigger things than us. Ty for stopping by my Midnight Sashays sweet FJ and I’d like to wish you same, hope time brings joy, I was overjoyed to see you back. I really do not look for these types so don’t find the hate or nefarious cloak & dagger intentions, have my go-tos, just beautiful poems (ekphrasis, monokus, haikus) which I am grateful for and so this place (if meant) is still a shelter for love if you look. wow “Ignorant ashes melted in heat” Congratulations On POTD, well-deserved, and still the contest! Faving~ xhugs

I Am Anaya
Date: 2/26/2025 12:48:00 PM

aha, sprawling poetry highly in demand, and I've adapted quickly--just a sigh or two in-between lengthy stanzas ;D

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/26/2025 11:33:00 AM

Well hello Madame! I guess I have a range of preference, but if I am being honest, I do not follow extremely long ones. I have found that my mind usually wonders midway and the meaning is wasted on me. I love a piece that moves me, be it love, anger, slam, etc. Wake that part of me up; shake, rattle, and roll it! I would agree with your point that, overall, there is more goodness here than negativity. But that can be hard to see due to the prominence of some of the sources of negativity. And I'm referring to over the years, not right now. I have no idea what's going on right now lol. Thank you Anaya ;)

Michael Tor

Date: 2/26/2025 10:41:00 AM

Congratulations on this assertive truth of yours FJ. Worthy of receiving the POTD honor. Again Congratulations!!!

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/26/2025 11:25:00 AM

Thank you very much for the compliment and the visit Michael.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 2/26/2025 8:44:00 AM

Wow love the power in this! Excellent POTD and for the contest. I'm sure it's inciting me to cackle haha :)

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/26/2025 2:37:00 PM

Haha I'll keep at it FJ :)

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/26/2025 11:24:00 AM

Well a cackle a day keeps the crazies away... wait, I may be remembering that saying wrong. Lol thanks DillyD.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 2/26/2025 8:47:00 AM

Lin Lane
Date: 2/26/2025 8:46:00 AM

You are positively 'wicked' in the most complimentary way, Dilly.

Paul Bell

Date: 2/26/2025 8:28:00 AM

Congrats on POTD. Off with their heads, I say. In saying that, probably a law against it.

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/26/2025 11:22:00 AM

Lol I'm thinking I have heard some kind of law to that effect. Thank you Paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/26/2025 7:34:00 AM

ooh..ooh, I say before even reading! Better loving words, let bitterness go, give forgiveness, don’t be slow about it. Those cutting words are sharp as a razor’s edge. Congrats on POTD, FJ!

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/26/2025 11:20:00 AM

Hey Kim :) I very much agree!