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To read, perchance to dream, To run through woodlands fresh and new, The grass an emerald green, To allow the words to draw me in, As they describe the scene. To see and feel as the poet feels, To see and live the glory, To be a part of everything, To be within the story, Of mighty battles lost and won, Engrossed in a pot-pourri, Of wonderful description, Of freedom, love and life, Words of passion, love or hate, That cut just like a knife. Words to take me far away, To soar on eagles wings, Or search for treasure yet unseen, Or hear the angels sing. To read, re-read and read again, To feel it, taste it all. Experience the stuff of dreams, Adventure gives it's call. Judy Ball For Put Yourself In The Reader's Shoes Contest by Judy Konos

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Date: 8/11/2011 9:34:00 AM
Congratulations on the second place win, Judy
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/11/2011 12:25:00 PM
Thank you so much my friend. Glad you enjoyed it. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/10/2011 8:21:00 PM
Congrats on your win..Good job!Sara
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Date: 8/10/2011 8:44:00 PM
Thanks so much Sara. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/10/2011 11:25:00 AM
So glad to see you won with this Judy! Congratulations :)
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Date: 8/10/2011 11:34:00 AM
Thanks so much Susan. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/10/2011 11:19:00 AM
Congrats Dennis on your third place win in the contest by Judy with this wonderful write luv..enjoy..
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Date: 8/10/2011 11:17:00 AM
Congrats Judy my friend on your second place win in the contest by Judy luv.. an excellent interpretation of the theme luv..enjoy..wow..
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Date: 8/10/2011 12:43:00 PM
Thanks so much Linda but my name is not Dennis. ;) God Bless, JB
Date: 8/10/2011 10:29:00 AM
Many congrats, Judy : )
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Date: 8/10/2011 7:51:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Judy Kono's contest Judy Ball. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/10/2011 12:32:00 AM
This is a beauty, Judy.. to read, re-read and read again. Congrats!
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Date: 8/10/2011 12:34:00 AM
Thaanks so much Nancy. Gld you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/9/2011 11:42:00 PM
Well done Judy. A real winner you have here. Congratulations
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Date: 8/10/2011 12:23:00 AM
Thanks so much Bob. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/9/2011 11:35:00 PM
Thank you for entering my contest
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Date: 8/10/2011 12:27:00 AM
God Bless, JB
Date: 8/9/2011 10:40:00 PM
Judy, what an excellent entry into that contest and congrats on your big well deserved win . I love how you started it out like the famous poem you were emulating. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 8/10/2011 12:39:00 AM
Thanks somuch Andrea. I think you are the only one who noticed that. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/5/2011 10:07:00 AM
Well written Judy. I think you captured the subject. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 8/5/2011 11:20:00 AM
Thank you so much Bob. Wasn't sure if it was any good but it's what came to me. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/4/2011 2:05:00 PM
Wonderfully expressive piece, Judy. I loved picturing your son hanging about, LOL. Thanks for sharing : )
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Date: 8/4/2011 7:23:00 PM
Not our son my friend. My husband's nephew. It was a story told by my husband's brother about his son. We still love it though. He is a grown man now and it's a little embarrassing for him. lol Glad you liked this piece. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/4/2011 11:54:00 AM
a great entry. you really drew me in with your 1st stanza, an enchanting quality to it. good luck in the contest :)
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Date: 8/4/2011 12:31:00 PM
Thank you So much Susan. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/4/2011 7:02:00 AM
excellent write i like this, imagination, and words , the stuff of dreams, good poem
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Date: 8/4/2011 8:33:00 AM
Thank you Steven. Glad you liked it. It didn't turn out the way I intended but then when writing what does. ;) God Bless, JB
Date: 8/4/2011 2:03:00 AM
This is great Judy. Best of luck in the contest!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date: 8/4/2011 8:40:00 AM
Thank you so much Chimacka. Glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping by to read it for me. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/4/2011 1:33:00 AM
Beautiful!..I think it's a winner!
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Date: 8/4/2011 8:45:00 AM
Thank you so much Dan for stopping by and for such kind words. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

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