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I was a successful, scientific explorer, traveling to the remote, distant lands, Bettering noble lives of many, like budding, green spring which understands. And every day held fruitful discovery, as when the autumn colors are flying, Or when milky stars begin their twinkling, before a hued sun's done sighing. My friends were also unwary explorers, and in saffron days we laughed lots, Like spotted hyenas of emerald savannahs, laughing loudly in comical spots. My husband and I explored distant areas together, as we explored our lives, Like the green sea that is ever searching, amazed as destiny's shore arrives. My fuchsia family waited calmly to see me, as the blooms endured last night, Before the fierce, sunshine family reunion, when vibrantly colors did delight! If I could've, I'd have explored other worlds of mystery, not unlike our own, As a yellow, daytime sun travels forever, towards others in the galactic zone. I lived in the house of colorful smoke, because fiery sun was always leaving, So lost in mauve, artless moments, when pearly moonlight starts competing! Dazzling flowers did the windswept waltz, in the gardens on Beautiful Street, Professional dancers on that avenue of my dreams, smiling when we'd meet. Neighbors adulated rich, sleepy August, with the lovely, backyard gatherings, Like those endlessly long summer nights, full of beautiful, strange imaginings. Wild, tropic summer was in tune, the days gold sun danced with ivory moon; And lovers laughed beneath milky stars, feeling that they'd be married soon. One day after I'd left the house, I saw a familiar world with oddness clinging, For nearby birds quietly exuded fragrance, and loveliest flowers were singing! Gleeful insects hummed the songs of blooms, visiting as many as they could, And though the pearl world was magically beautiful, it didn't look as it should! Madcap cats barked and wagged their tails, as dogs were doggedly meowing, While trees before mystic, imperial wind, were constantly, reverently bowing. Had I somehow entered a parallel earth, with even stars in the wrong order, Like a daytime, gibbous moon flees, after finding itself in the wrong quarter? People cried at jokes and laughed at sorrow, like mellow golden, sunset noon, As mosaic butterflies flew everyplace I turned, like a rainbow come too soon! I felt a vague growing sense of disquiet, since everything was slightly wrong, Until I was awakened by my husband's kiss, then my heart burst into song. And in red-orange dawn I realized, the incredible thing that had been amiss; I had returned from a world of magic and wonders, because I missed his kiss!

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Date: 9/11/2023 1:58:00 AM
Wow this was simply amazing, don't really have enough words to appreciate it. Beautifully written.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 9/11/2023 11:44:00 AM
I am so delighted to read your lovely comment! Thank you. :)
Date: 8/9/2023 6:21:00 AM
How did I miss this?! Looks like I was amiss! Congratulations on POTD, Evelyn. Congratulations again. (Couplets deserve two acknowledgments!). :) gw
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Date: 8/9/2023 10:55:00 AM
Your lovely comments are doubly appreciated, Gershon. However, I am glad the couplets didn't prompt a double take. :D
Date: 8/7/2023 2:18:00 PM
Evelyn Big Congratulations this poetry of yours is so real, it makes the reader believe every word. That is the talent in the writer. You can be a great author if you wished to. Love this piece by you and deserving of POTD. God bless you Dear...
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Date: 8/7/2023 7:19:00 PM
Michael, you have my heartfelt thanks for the thrill of your kind words of congratulations. I am greatly pleased that you enjoyed this poem. May God bless you too, my friend.
Date: 8/7/2023 5:04:00 AM
Epic, imaginative and whimsy nature brings me joy. The imagery is fabulous with Chopin to accompany us, delightful. Congratulations on the POTD, Evelyn Judy Buehler! xhugs~I Am Anaya
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Date: 8/7/2023 10:15:00 AM
I am so pleased that this poem brought you joy, Anaya. Deepest thanks for your kind words. <3 hugs
Date: 8/6/2023 11:34:00 PM
Such a lovely magical poem, with beautiful words and description. A clever poem. Congratulations on your POTD. Well written.
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Date: 8/7/2023 10:09:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts, Jeanette.
Date: 8/6/2023 9:18:00 PM
A poem of love , imagery, and rhyme, Evelyn. Congratulations on POTD
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Date: 8/6/2023 10:46:00 PM
Thank you so much, my dear friend.
Date: 8/6/2023 8:08:00 PM
Evelyn, your words always take me to such a magical place. Such vivid images you paint, my dear friend. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 8/6/2023 10:45:00 PM
Brandy, I'm very thrilled that you enjoy my poetry. Thank you so much for your warm congratulations. God bless you.
Date: 8/6/2023 6:28:00 PM
Congratulations, Evelyn! Love the colors as always and the next to last verse - so cute! Great POTD!
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Date: 8/6/2023 10:42:00 PM
Thank you for your very gratifying remarks, dear Kim. I hope your week is wonderful. :)
Date: 8/6/2023 4:50:00 PM
Congratulations, Evelyn, on receiving the honour of POTD. All your poems are insightful and sublime - this one is very special too. Best wishes ~ Mala
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Date: 8/6/2023 10:37:00 PM
I thank you with all my heart, dear Mala.
Date: 8/6/2023 4:44:00 PM
Congrats Evelyn. I could have sworn I commented on this previously but it must have been another. Anyway, glad to see you take a turn. Your poetry is both cerebral and sublime
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Date: 8/6/2023 10:36:00 PM
Your gracious words are very much appreciated, Tom. I hope your week is nice. :)
Date: 8/6/2023 1:37:00 PM
Superb penning Evelyn, really nice rhyme and flow with good imagery and insightfulness too. Congratulations on the POTD, blessings always,Gordon
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Date: 8/6/2023 4:21:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind remarks, Gordon. I hope you have a wonderful week. :)
Date: 8/6/2023 1:32:00 PM
Wonderful sweet, very romantic with a rainbow of magic unfolding in your story, Evelyn! You are blessed with a storyteller's gift. Have loved and enjoyed your previous poetic tales! Congratulations on your POTD that takes us into a surreal kaleidoscope world of dreams! Blessings my friend. I always love the way you weave color into your lines - even in your dreams!
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Date: 8/6/2023 4:18:00 PM
Thank you for the thrill of your lovely comments, dear Sam. I'm so happy to know you enjoy my poetry. Kindest regards
Date: 8/6/2023 12:55:00 PM
Beautiful imagery combined with a great story. Well done & congrats on POTD, Sara Etgen-Baker
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Date: 8/6/2023 4:13:00 PM
Thank you for your uplifting words Sara. Blessings
Date: 8/6/2023 12:22:00 PM
A beautiful dream you had Judy, and to be woken with your husband’s kiss, there could be no greater bliss. Love the poem, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle
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Date: 8/6/2023 4:11:00 PM
Thank you for your treasured remarks, Belle.
Date: 8/6/2023 11:28:00 AM
"Had I somehow entered a parallel earth, with even stars in the wrong order, Like a daytime, gibbous moon flees, after finding itself in the wrong quarter?" - The entire poem is very powerful. Reading york after quite a long time. Congratulations!
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Date: 8/6/2023 11:36:00 AM
Thank you for the pleasure of your comments. I hope your day is wonderful. :)
Date: 8/6/2023 9:37:00 AM
Wonderful imagery, Evelyn. Congrats on POTD.
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Date: 8/6/2023 11:25:00 AM
Deepest thanks, Jim. :)
Date: 8/6/2023 9:24:00 AM
Hearty congratulations to you, Evelyn, on your well-deserved accolade as the POTD. Your verses are adorned with a tapestry of captivating imagery and evocative descriptions. Enjoy your honor
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Date: 8/6/2023 11:24:00 AM
Thank you for the joyful inspiration your kind words evoke. :)
Date: 8/6/2023 9:15:00 AM
Congratulations on Your POTD, Evelyn. Wow! A picturesque vision without paint..Vivid Imagrmery. Beatiful. Flowing. Stay Creative.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 8/6/2023 11:19:00 AM
I appreciate your warm congratulations very much. Happy Sunday! :)
Date: 8/6/2023 9:03:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Evelyn. As always, your poem is full of exquisite imagery and descriptions. Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill
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Date: 8/6/2023 11:17:00 AM
Thank you for your very nice remarks, my friend. I hope your day is wonderful. :)
Date: 8/6/2023 8:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your p.o.t.d win. WOW!!! What a wonderful story/write. Love It. Have a blessed/wonderful day with your win..................
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Date: 8/6/2023 11:14:00 AM
Thank you for the joy of your precious comment.
Date: 8/6/2023 7:10:00 AM
- I love this, Evelyn :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs
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Date: 8/6/2023 11:12:00 AM
I appreciate your kind thoughts so much, Anne-Lise.
Date: 8/6/2023 7:00:00 AM
What vivd imagery Evelyn. I love the line "...Like a daytime, gibbous moon flees, after finding itself in the wrong quarter..." Congratulations! :)
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 8/6/2023 11:11:00 AM
Thank you so much for your uplifting words, Linda. :)
Date: 8/6/2023 5:55:00 AM
Evelyn, a beautiful poem, congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 8/6/2023 11:08:00 AM
Many thanks, Tania.
Date: 8/6/2023 5:53:00 AM
Wonderful write Evelyn, Congrats on your win
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 8/6/2023 11:08:00 AM
Thank you very much, Joseph.
Date: 8/6/2023 4:46:00 AM
Truly exceptional poetry my friend." As the temperate sunrise says a brighter hello. The dying cock crowed into a much fevered wind. The wizen sage spouted out what others did not know. How the city marshall and outlaw were good friends." Your verses sang out to this old poet's heart. A fav.. God bless.
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Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 8/6/2023 11:07:00 AM
I got a kick out of your poetic comment, Robert. Thank you for your kind remarks and for your fave. Blessings
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