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Summer has laid its beauty at my feet The quivering grasses beckon me to find my inner child To set me free a little while, so I can see beyond the miles To feel the grass between my toes and forge a path to take me home beyond the sea of margins, that want to close me in. With meadows, all around me, tall and wild, the troubled trials of worry tumble down. The walls of sorrow crumble, beneath the rising sun, which shines it's light upon the fields where I am free to run. The dawn, so gracious to my eyes, throws caution to the wind. It pushes me to be a friend to earth and wind and sky. It leaves the glory in my hand, and keeps me wanting more. I will shield my eyes against the glare, and let my childhood soar. Let me cherish just one moment, to breathe in summer's air. where I can lean on the breast of silence, 'til the moment disappears ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5/15/16

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Date: 5/19/2018 10:06:00 PM
Beautiful, Carrie. A most deserving win.
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Date: 5/16/2018 8:41:00 PM
Congratulations on your win! Well done.
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Date: 5/16/2018 5:37:00 PM
Carrie, summertime is the perfect time to let your inner child roam free to 'see beyond the miles' and let go of adult sorrows, trial and tribulations. It seems we forget how to truly let go and 'play' as we get older. I love the spirit, the introspection and the artistic expression of your beautiful poem. Congratulations on your excellent win! ~Susan
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Date: 5/16/2018 9:22:00 AM
Quite nice, Carrie-- congrats! Especially liked the 3rd stanza (though I think 'it's' is a typo)
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Date: 7/19/2016 11:12:00 AM
"To find my inner child." GREat line. Enjoyed the reading. Congrats. Love, dver
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Date: 6/9/2016 6:33:00 PM
this is so beautiful, Carrie. Wow. And it was a treat to hear YOUR voice. A little girlish, which is sweet! I think mine is a bit that way too.
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Date: 5/28/2016 12:40:00 PM
Lovely Carrie. Glad that summer is almost here. Still have to figure out how to use this audio thing. Been to busy with things to even have a good look. love phyl
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Date: 5/27/2016 3:29:00 PM
Carrie, the poem is beautiful and to hear you reading it was delightful, 7
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Date: 5/27/2016 3:06:00 PM
Very lovely Carrie...It was nice to hear you recite the poem.
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Date: 5/26/2016 12:01:00 AM
Love hearing your voice expressing your awesome poem, Carrie! Great job, too! Someday maybe I'll figure out how to use the audio!
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Date: 5/25/2016 9:47:00 PM
Congratulation on your win!
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Date: 5/25/2016 9:44:00 PM
Beautiful, Carrier, :-) Hugs Eve
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Date: 5/25/2016 12:10:00 PM
HI Carrie, I haven't been around for ages but I am taking a look around and had to look you up... Great i just love this one xx
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Date: 5/25/2016 10:55:00 AM
oh goodness, this is ... breathtaking. I especially love the third stanza. Very nice Carrie. Did I miss your birthday??? Hope it was lovely. Hugs OH and faves on this poem...
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Date: 5/24/2016 1:09:00 PM
ohh, carrie, belated happy birthday to one a i admire so much...keep us all inspired with your brilliant poetry!..huggs
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Date: 5/21/2016 10:16:00 AM
A beautiful poem Carrie with warm thoughts. Wishing you my friend a very Happy Birthday. May you have a blessed day and enjoy each and every moment. Hugs love phyl
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Date: 5/19/2016 4:07:00 PM
Excellent beauty is hidden in this poem. Really well done. Congrats on your beautiful win. A 7++. Loved always my lovely friend, bl
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Date: 5/18/2016 3:14:00 PM
Carrie, congratulations on your nice placement in 'Summer Sight' Premiere Contest! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 5/18/2016 1:58:00 PM
A breathtaking poem, Carrie, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
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Date: 5/17/2016 8:46:00 PM
Carrie, a perfect poem for the contest..breathtakingly beautiful, congrats on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 5/17/2016 8:30:00 PM
Congratulations Carrie on the placement of the contest
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Date: 5/16/2016 10:57:00 AM
Lovely Carrie!
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Date: 5/15/2016 7:28:00 PM
carrie - this is just beautiful! best of luck in the contest - i'd rate this one right at the top!
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Date: 5/15/2016 2:17:00 PM
You created such a carefree summer scene, this was so serene. Wonderful write.
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Date: 5/15/2016 1:56:00 PM
to take a deep breath in nature and allow it to fill your senses...relaxing in its finest..good luck in the contest..should do well
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