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Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Close your eyes and dream with me, of a moonlit night, ore a crystal sea.
Within this place of fantasy, our hearts are young, our minds are free.
We stand within a little town, where dreams are love, and love abounds!
There are no fears, no cares to face, all sadness of the day erased.
No need for locks on any doors. No money needed in any store.
We see the smiles of hearts set free, no longer chained to harsh reality.
Within the square, a Carousel. Oh yes, I can remember well! Again in the spendor of its day, it welcomes all who come to play.
Handsome steeds upon brass poles, transport us back to days of old.
To a simpler time, a simpler place - to a time we did not live our lives in haste.
We feel that we are truly blessed, to have joined this dream with all the rest.
The day is calling from afar, we wish upon a falling star.
"I wish I may, I wish I might".....take with me the magic of this night.
To remember the peace of days gone by.....to remember that my heart can fly.
As the star falls to the sea, we are no longer in our fantasy.
For now, our dream is at its end.
A wish for peace, shared with a friend.
I love the images here, I can see them too.
I agree with you, your suggestion would be great.
Also, I think its lovely that you include a carousel. I know you like them.
I wish to think each one of us on this planet has a "place of fantasy" w/in his/her heart, a place to remember times gone by, when, as you say, "we did not live our lives in haste." This poem is a beautiful remembrance many of us share. The background may not be a little town w/a carrousel in the main plaza, but the brightness of a childhood day w/out the cares of adulthood. Thank you for the poem & the ride along memory-lane. Keep up the good work.
I'LL buy a ticket ! one way, that is also one of my favorite songs,by many diffrent singers,but still most special by ????? DORTHY cat recall hr real name,let me know if you get an xtra ticket lol
L&P
Hi Lesa,
This is the first of your poems I've read. I must say I'm quite taken aback at your talent and writing ability. You certainly capture both the reader's mind and heart with this beautiful, well-written poem. I love poetry that takes me away to another place, and you've done just that!
Can't wait to read more of your work......!
:)Tricia
Lesa, One of my favorite poets is Eugene Field. his poetry always takes me away to a special world, where reality is forgotten and magic happens! You have that same gift in your writing... I
I love the way your words just seem to flow with ease and touch the heartstrings!! BRAVO!
Peace and love ~~~~ Dougie ~~~
Lesa, this is lovely and special. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us. You have a gift for emotional picturing.
Jessica
Smilesz, hi there Lesa.
Indeed a grandeous stream of words...idealistically crystallized in your poignant words.
I particularly like the beginning lines:
'We stand within a little town, where dreams are love, and love abounds! There are no fears, no cares to face, all sadness of the day erased. No need for locks on any doors. No money needed in any store. We see the smiles of hearts set free, no longer chained to harsh reality.'
Begone... the tangible materials of life. ~
Smilesz.
If u can, pls visit my first site, and read Pot Of Gold...it is somewhat related to this gem of yours.
I am off now, to read more from u, Lesa.
;)
Lesa,
What a lovely poem! So nostalgic and sweet . . . it would be wonderful if we all could live "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"! I enjoyed the warm feeling that reading your wonderful poem brought. Thank you!
Helen