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Balloons carried into the blue, blue sky Delighted little eyes watched them fly The breeze carried happiness and smiles Following their flight across the miles A bit of magic as each soared away Up, up, they went on that happy day A kaleidoscope of red and green and blue Their little strings waving as off they flew One by one they sailed far out of sight Swirling and whirling on wondrous flight With one last wave the children turned for home But with their balloons their hearts still roam.... Barbara Gorelick 7/22/11 For the Balloon contest.. note: We had a balloon " lift off" when my children were small. Not allowed any more because of the environment...

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Date: 8/3/2011 1:10:00 PM
A winning congratulations! Caryl
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Date: 7/29/2011 3:41:00 PM
Beautiful poem, I pictured them so clearly. Thanks Lee
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Date: 7/29/2011 2:01:00 PM
Nice imagery here...congrats Barbara on your HM.
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Date: 7/29/2011 1:51:00 PM
What a pity it was stopped - such fun! Many congratulations, Barbara : )
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Date: 7/29/2011 1:20:00 PM
Oh, how I love that last line, dear LNC. Such a beautifully written poem. Congratulations on your success in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/29/2011 10:31:00 AM
Congrats on your HM, Barb. Beautiful. Nice going. Have a great weekend. luv Ralph
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Date: 7/29/2011 8:58:00 AM
A lovely winning poem, Barbara. Many congrats on your win. Lainie
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Date: 7/29/2011 8:56:00 AM
A lovely winning poem, Barbara. Many congrats on your win. Lainie
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Date: 7/29/2011 7:46:00 AM
Congratulations for your win in Francine's "Balloon" contest Barbara. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/28/2011 11:48:00 PM
I didn't know that wasn't allowed. I saw them send up white balloons at a little relatives funeral some years ago. Anyway it's a nice poem and congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/28/2011 11:08:00 PM
congrats on your HM in the contest Barbara with this delightful entry
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Date: 7/28/2011 11:00:00 PM
Congrats BG on your HM with these lovely creative words of poetry in balloon contest.. luv your uplifting title too luv..
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Date: 7/26/2011 8:23:00 PM
Barbara this is so sweet, it should be in a children's book!
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Date: 7/24/2011 2:09:00 PM
Beautiful memories from childhood, LNC. We never had a balloon left off, but I never let one get away. Used to tie the strings to my wrist. They were special treats back then and I hated when they started losing air. Wishing you success in the Balloon contest with this delightful poem! Love, Carolyn
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