Africa Dream

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Elephants, Herd, Family, Calf

In the forest of my dreams is a doorway, leading to the corners of the mind. My heart reached out to dream of Africa, to close my eyes and see what I would find. Elephants roam the Serengeti. Mom and babe beneath flat treetops search the thirsty golden grasslands. Bathe at dusk in muddy, shallow ponds. Enchanted land of chasm waters, Zambia, Victoria Falls perpetual rainbows misty heights as rivers stream like bridal veils. In the forest of my dreams is a desert. Great Pyramids of Giza glow masterful truth to Egyptian architects graduated, giant, fitted bricks preserved his majesty’s delights upon the sands of time. In the forest of my dreams is Africa. While flying swiftly, eagle high seeing Mother Africa above the plain and desert sky such beauty passed my forest by. 4/12/2021

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 4/21/2021 2:06:00 PM

I would love waking up in this Africa dream, Janis! Beautifully crafted poem. It does my soul good to read the musings of your mind again, dear friend. Love and more love always.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/20/2021 8:50:00 AM

So creative Janis! You have taken us on a safari of animals and colors in the diversity of the African landscape. Your last line is poignant - one to ponder. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love to you!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/20/2021 5:49:00 AM

Lovely write. I enjoyed it so much and want to congratulate you on your win. God bless you always, Love, Gina

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/19/2021 2:52:00 PM

Dear Janis, you brought out the true beauty of Africa and all its wonderous gifts of life and beauty. Congrats on y our 4th place win, Thank you for joining my contest.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 4/12/2021 11:32:00 AM

Although some people appear to be from another planet, most of us have an African mother in our ancestry, so perhaps we have inherited a maternal love for Africa? Well done! Aloha! Rico

Kim Merryman

Date: 4/12/2021 9:33:00 AM

Janis, this is beautiful! Your words have painted a vividly descriptive portrait of your dream of Africa. Best wishes in the contest! Blessings, Kim M