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Desire, So Simple

Sunset rolling on through the sky, Haze, what a truly magnificent sight. To look ahead on the dusty track, I see the outline of the home that is mine. Never a thought to look behind me. One foot in front of the other, even closer to my desires. Rubbing my eyes to clear the tears, overwhelming feeling of pure emotion. On one side of me, a lake so hypnotic, shaded gently around the edges with pine scent trees. Red and yellow hues colour the sky, highlighting the thin outline of clouds. I gaze to the other side I see an assortment of beauty. Dense woodland half covering a mountain range. To see pure white snow on peaks, but feeling the comfort of the warm sun on my face. As I approach the place I now call home, I sit on the rocking chair and face the setting sun. Listening to the blend of the crickets playing the chorus, my children laughing, leading each verse. My wife next to me composing the harmony. As I smile with a glass of Pinot Noir in hand, I look over to my wife and see our lives endless. Sun having set, there is no orange tint in the sky. I vast blanket of black overhead with millions of diamonds inset. How I feel at peace with my heart secured here. Worry, a word that has no meaning. Never having to wake from this lucid slumber Knowing how blessed I am to have my dream made real.

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Date: 3/18/2010 4:30:00 PM
Congrats Gareth on your winning poem and placement in the Dreams Come True contest.. a wonderful write and win for u to so enjoy and be proud of..luv.. Linda-Marie
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Date: 3/18/2010 1:54:00 PM
Gareth~ Congratulations on your win in Carol's contest well done! Laura :)
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Date: 3/18/2010 1:45:00 PM
Impressive piece Gareth, what a joy to read > many congratulations on your win in Carol's wonderful contest >> James
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Date: 3/18/2010 12:15:00 PM
Congratulations Garth, for your win. This is truly a beautiful. And to have it come true...well, that is just wonderful. Smiles, Dane Ann dream. Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 3/18/2010 12:01:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Gareth in my contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/18/2010 11:45:00 AM
Nice use of imagery to share your dream. You have me smiling with this one. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Carol's contest. Enjoy your success. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 3/10/2010 6:42:00 AM
This is beautiful a beautiful place to be. Living a dream that has been fulfilled is the most wonderful gift next to eternal life, that God can give. You have been blessed, many times. Thank you for your most welcomed recent comments on my “Chicken Blogs”. Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 3/10/2010 6:17:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your magnificent poetry with us today Gareth. Thank you for your kind comments now you have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/10/2010 3:14:00 AM
Well written to tribute to your life acheivements, One can feel the emotions pouring from your words.
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