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Contest: Imagination

Imagism

contest Host: Shadow Hamilton

date: January 19, 2024

Imagination When I was young just a bright eyed child Magic meshed with imagination Both mystical and wild Fairytale kingdoms Colourful real The grey world outside me Held such little appeal I rode metallic moonbeams, Lassoed shooting stars Collected turquoise oceans in my mason jars My best friend was a monkey King Bongo ruled my toys Although small in stature I was somehow more than other boys Nothing seemed impossible I travelled at the speed of thought Everything wasn’t what it was And some things were what they were not I rushed to grow up Yes it’s true It seems boys often do Still my friend I have a secret I might have kept from you When I close my eyes Imagination reappears I travel back to yesterday and all those years they disappear.

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/27/2024 2:10:00 PM

Loved the optimism through your words. My favorite line was, “ Collected turquoise oceans in my mason jars.” Wonderful, SuZ

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/21/2024 9:22:00 AM

This is an awesome depiction, Richard. Realistic images of past bring to fore childhood and much more.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/21/2024 1:04:00 PM

Thanks Vijay.:0)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/20/2024 5:51:00 PM

a delightful nostalgic read, Richard. I liked this line: nothing was impossible..I traveled at the speed of thought." A creative and brilliant line. Am faving this for it spoke to me.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/21/2024 3:07:00 AM

That’s so sweet, thanks so much.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/20/2024 4:22:00 PM

My best to you, Richard for a win. I second Victor’s evaluation!! Huggs, Pangie

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/20/2024 4:42:00 PM

Thanks so much.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/20/2024 12:48:00 PM

This is Imagism with a real capital I.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/20/2024 12:49:00 PM

Thanks Victor.

Arlo Parker

Date: 1/20/2024 9:20:00 AM

A delight! Memories exalted. Poignant piece, RL. :-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/20/2024 9:52:00 AM

Thanks Arlo.

Michelle Smith

Date: 1/19/2024 8:17:00 PM

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/19/2024 9:02:00 PM

Thanks.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/19/2024 1:43:00 PM

A wonderful poem. I love the theme of staying young. Thanks for remembrance.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/19/2024 5:47:00 PM

My pleasure. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Silent One

Date: 1/19/2024 12:05:00 PM

I can see the depth of your imaginative mind here... a lot of creativity there.. best of luck in the contest..

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/19/2024 5:47:00 PM

Much appreciated.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 1/19/2024 9:11:00 AM

Oh my, this is a heartwarming write, dear Richard.. Those childhood days were the best when our thoughts travelled like lightyears and nothing could limit our imagination. When everything magical and mystical held a magnificent place in our realities and "The grey world outside held such little appeal" So rightly said.. There's so much nostalgia and soulful depth in this poem and I can connect with it too.. "metallic moonbeams", "Fairytale kingdoms" And that ending.. Loved reading this, a FAV

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/19/2024 5:48:00 PM

I always enjoy your thoughtful comments. Blessings Rick.