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The Book of Dreams Come True

It was at my door when I awoke : UPS no Stamp, no address, No Signatures I bent my old body and picked up a Book “Darn, Left my glasses Inside I turn to go in trip on the Newspaper “Sh_ _” Terasa get daddy the paper I set the Book down : Pour a cup of coffee ; “Such a GOOD Girl” Let’s read The Red Sox beat up on B.C. It’s only Spring Exhibition Games; But : MAYBE Out of the corner of my eye, a GOLDEN Light in Emulation of a HALO Coming From the Center of the Black Book , I pick it up and see the Title Alluring, as the first Daffodil peeks, with a smile, between her Sun-colored Cheeks The Book of DREAMS Come TRUE ; No Author, no Forward , no Dedication I open to page 1 “what the - - - “ Nothing on it and there’s only 1 page Wait, WAIT There’s a note :” Do You want to enter this Dream? TOUCH Here A picture is forming A Princess Cruise Ship; no wait THE Princess Cruise ship I was Married on ; LENORE I SEE LENORE ( I touch” TOUCH Here”) as I am Vacuumed into the page of Reality I still have my Tux on ; I check my nine year old TIMEX 7:20 P.M. “Excuse me “Dad” Lenore, my Glorious Bride, my Forever Beside, when are we going to excuse Ourselves Right Now “ Mom, Dad, Family and Friends Thank-You for Your Warm Gifts Harry and I Will retire Now ; she extends Her hand; I Loving hold it as we Run to our Suite Sunday August 26, 1971 - 8:00 A.M. I awake to the aroma of Sausage and Eggs The Most Glorious site, the Warm Glow surrounding My Most Only Beloved Wife “Lenore” Is It Remnants from the Warm Glow For which SHE has Given Me As I LIVE my Dream “Terasa, Such a Good Girl” -- “Close the Book for Daddy” Inspired By Carol Brown’s Contest “If My Dreams Could Come True” Dedicated To My Mentor and Forever Friend, POETRY Teacher “ Carol Brown “

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Date: 3/20/2010 2:42:00 AM
A very thoughtful of remembering someone special in your heart. Congratulations on placing 2nd to this contest, HGarvey. (^_^) Noel.
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Date: 3/18/2010 5:34:00 PM
What can I say! Awesome in so many ways. You out did yourself friend! Congratulations to you!
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Date: 3/18/2010 4:13:00 PM
Congrats HG on your big win and placement in the Dream Come True contest.. a wonderful and well deserved win for my silent beau.. from your forever "Sweetheart"
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Date: 3/18/2010 1:00:00 PM
Delightful and touching poem HG, many congratulations on your win in Carol's wonderful contest >> James
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Date: 3/18/2010 12:48:00 PM
Congradulations on your win. Jeralynn
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Date: 3/18/2010 11:59:00 AM
Congratulations for your win. This is truely a beautiful dream. Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 3/18/2010 11:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your win HG my forever friend in my contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/18/2010 11:21:00 AM
HG, I just wanted to stop by and add congratulations on your second place finish in Carol's contest to my other comment. Enjoy your big honor. Wishing you many more. Karen
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Date: 3/18/2010 7:45:00 AM
Ahhh....what a glorious dream, HG....there are moments in time, if only we could visit them like this whenever we wanted to....but perhaps we can keep these wonderful moments inside the heart forever. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carrie
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Date: 3/11/2010 5:33:00 AM
You have me smiling with the ending. I like the use of conversation. Good luck in the contest. Nice dedication to Carol! Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Have a good day!!! Karen
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Date: 3/6/2010 9:10:00 PM
It's a beautiful write, HG Daniel, creative and original and your love for your wife is shining through brilliantly. How precious! Good luck on the contest. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes, Caroline.
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Date: 3/6/2010 1:22:00 AM
This is beautiful. I could have sworn your dream here seemed real and very sweet. and if you truly have a daughter(: well then, bless her. such a great story here, really. -Always&Forever your sister spirit, Lynn
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Date: 3/5/2010 2:06:00 PM
HG, I truly love this...Very good, as usual, and a great dedication to a doll!! Good luck in the contest! Peace, your friend, Audrey
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Date: 3/5/2010 7:10:00 AM
Great work!! LOVE it!!! thanks for your kind words on my try at animal humor. I didn't like the way it came out. but thanks for the encouragement.
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Date: 3/4/2010 8:23:00 PM
Yes, I see the Daffodils..on the hillside..their beauty is shared by everyone. I would love to see you in a Tux...BG
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Date: 3/4/2010 8:23:00 PM
Yes, I see the Daffodils..on the hillside..their beauty is shared by everyone. I would love to see you in a Tux...BG
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Date: 3/4/2010 7:44:00 PM
So beautiful and a lovely tribute to Carol who is so deserving a poet... a true treasure on Soup.. excellent entry my silent beau .. good luck... enjoyed this fine tribute poetry tonight ...luv... your forever "Sweetheart" ...xoxoxox
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Date: 3/4/2010 7:44:00 PM
Oh, HG. This is how you hoped your honeymoon would be. How sad this dream did not come true. Wishing more dreams will come your way, dreams that will be fulfilled. A great entry for the contest! Love, Carolyn
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