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If Heaven Permits

If heaven permits I will be a robin Perching Up on a sunlit branch of a tree Gazing at the far-off light That flourishes out on the vanilla sky I will sing From June to the merry month of May Every flat Every sharp Every note of poetic symphony That glitters ceaselessly I will fly Rough and tough Beyond ferns and herbs At odds with The whirling wind That might spoil my beauty And yes I will soar Steeper than the milky way As long as the world breathes Until heaven Forbids me not. Author’s Note and Inspiration. - Free Verse Introspection International Poetry Contest Contest Winner- Honorable Mention(4th place) March 15, 2008 Contest Sponsor: Deborah Simpson-Author of the Chronicles of a Sage: Spiritual Revelations via Canto. - The Celebrating You International Poetry Contest Contest winner- 1st place March 15, 2008 Sponsored by Kristine Reynolds

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/22/2009 11:31:00 AM

Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Gino. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol

Elaine George

Date: 12/21/2009 10:21:00 PM

Dear Gino, Congratulations on making it through the first round and best wishes on advancing to the finals. Lainie

P Sheart

Date: 12/21/2009 8:35:00 AM

Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 12/20/2009 2:58:00 PM

Congratulations for getting through the first round with this lovely poem, Gino :) Wish you all the best :)

James Fraser

Date: 12/20/2009 9:51:00 AM

Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/15/2009 5:21:00 PM

Congratulations-twice, Gino! Beautiful poem! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Peace and love, Audrey

James Fraser

Date: 12/15/2009 12:36:00 PM

Many congratulations on your poetry being featured on the Soup this week >> James

John Loving Iii

Date: 12/15/2009 10:19:00 AM

this is real poetry. i felt this and it gave me a feeling of praise. i soared with you in this piece it was artful and images were beautiful. in to my favs it goes. John Henry Loving III

Anthony Nutter

Date: 12/15/2009 2:16:00 AM

Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A well deserving honor. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

Date: 12/14/2009 6:23:00 PM

Creative perspective in this poem. Your third honor for this poem. Congratulations. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 12/14/2009 5:11:00 PM

Awesome write! Congrats on your poem being featured. Caroline.

Janette Fisher

Date: 12/14/2009 11:25:00 AM

Gino - many congrats on being featured this week. Rgds Janette

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/14/2009 8:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry being featured at PoetrySoup this week Gino. May you have many more features. Love,Carol

Nicole Sharon Brown

Date: 12/14/2009 5:51:00 AM

congrats on being featured this week

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 5/16/2009 1:38:00 PM

This is awesome! I like the flow of the words and the message. The imagery is very sharp. The robin is one of my favorite birds. If you would also like to read some uplifting and inspirational pieces, check out my "2009 Best Christian Poetry Award" in the blog section, dated Sunday, May 10, 2009, regarding my book. Great job and God bless always! ~Joseph

George Anos

Date: 10/6/2008 5:33:00 AM

Congratulations on the win here Gino! I am just now exploring the nooks and crannies of this site and theres a lot of pleasant surprise in store. Very celebratory write my friend! God Bless pare! george

Ryan Cc

Date: 7/17/2008 12:55:00 AM

Seems everyone needs to be a robin once in a while. Good one Gino, better enter this in the next contest (we don't get vanilla skies over here anymore,storms are out on a vengeance these days, you know what I mean)