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The Old Victorian House

I dreamt about an old Victorian house that was abandoned
It was dilapidated and left vacant for years and was starting to decay
It was hidden down a long dirt driveway aligned with overgrown lilac trees
The grounds were overgrown grass that resembled a field of wildflowers 
I decided to look inside, the front door was unlocked, and I let myself in
I entered a beautiful parlor with floor to ceiling bookcases and wingback chairs 
Sticking out was a rare Charles Dicken's book, I took it and sat in a chair to read 
I fell asleep until I awakened in my bed as I noticed the rare book in my hand

Where did the book come from, was I really in that old Victorian house?
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Date: 4/14/2025 4:00:00 AM
Its one story for the books Tania, not to scary From the dream house of some rarity.'
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/15/2025 2:17:00 PM
Joe, thank you.
Date: 4/9/2025 12:34:00 PM
Like it, Tania. Very thought provoking. Love the picture too. // Barry
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/9/2025 6:49:00 PM
Barry, thank you.
Date: 4/9/2025 5:56:00 AM
o, I really love the real twist at the end Tania. Skillfully crafted! Congratulations! :)
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/9/2025 6:49:00 PM
Linda, thank you.
Date: 4/8/2025 5:04:00 AM
Beautiful poem and a delightful read. I was a big Charles Dickens fan as a teenager. I still am.Congratulations on your win!
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/8/2025 2:14:00 PM
Ed, thank you.
Date: 4/8/2025 4:24:00 AM
very exciting and surprising poem, i loved both creativity and ending, congrats on your win
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/8/2025 2:15:00 PM
Yann, thank you.
Date: 4/7/2025 12:18:00 PM
- Exciting ... I love stories like this, Tania :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/7/2025 4:02:00 PM
Anne-Lise, thank you.
Date: 4/7/2025 11:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I love your write and picture. Have a blessed day with your win................
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/7/2025 4:02:00 PM
Paula, thank you.
Date: 4/7/2025 9:40:00 AM
Ooh! Mysterious! Love this charming write! I wonder if your protagonist will come across the house on a walk…in her dreams! Congrats!
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/7/2025 4:02:00 PM
Kim, thank you.
Date: 4/6/2025 10:14:00 PM
This sounds so mysterious! Is it a dream, a reverie or hallucination? Who can say? House and book matching with the Victorian Era. So well written, dear Tania.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/7/2025 3:35:00 AM
Valsa, thank you.
Date: 4/6/2025 3:34:00 PM
That's a really cool poem. I like the idea that the book was in your hand when you wake up and you don't know where it came from!
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/7/2025 3:35:00 AM
David, thank you.
Date: 4/6/2025 10:54:00 AM
A great dream. Best for a win.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/6/2025 12:24:00 PM
Victor, thank you.
Date: 4/3/2025 8:19:00 AM
Wow! It's like a dream came true. Awesome piece my dear poet friend Tania. I enjoyed immensely reading it toniight. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bles you always and your poetry. Hugs
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/3/2025 1:22:00 PM
Len, thank you.
Date: 4/3/2025 5:51:00 AM
You did justice in your description of that Victorian. It must have been grand in its day. Appropriate that you chose a Dicken's novel. ;-)
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 4/3/2025 8:04:00 AM
Lin, thank you.
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