A Beautiful Moment

A swan did sail so gracefully
Around a crystal lake
Such whiteness pure I ne'er did see
It almost could be fake

What peaceful calm, what portrait clear
'Tis heav'n on earth I see
If only I could linger here 
For all eternity

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 5/26/2013 8:22:00 PM
Isaiah, Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week. Have yourself a beautiful Memorial Day, this Monday. God bless the ones who fought and keep on fighting. Always~ LINDA
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Date: 5/24/2013 7:36:00 PM
Elegance, beauty and serene. All of the emotions I love to feel all at once. Deliciously inspiring. :) Congratulations for having this featured on the top 100 poems. Great work :)
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Date: 5/24/2013 7:38:00 PM
I meant featured poems on the home page through May 26th
Date: 5/24/2013 3:55:00 PM
Always a pleasure to read. Light & Love
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Date: 1/30/2013 7:23:00 AM
Your poem reminded me of my first modern haiku i learnt to write.I think it was called Swan lake..though your poem is much more beautiful than my haiku.Very very beautiful makes me wish I was the swan-Charma
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Date: 11/15/2012 2:27:00 PM
very peaceful! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 11/15/2012 7:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Susan's "Poem Not Entered in a contest" Isaiah. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/13/2012 4:34:00 PM
a beautiful poem for a beautiful moment Big congrats.
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Date: 11/13/2012 8:12:00 AM
Many congratulations on your awesome win, Isaiah! hugs, LG
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Date: 11/13/2012 12:21:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Isaiah, well done xx
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Date: 11/12/2012 8:15:00 PM
A lovely poem, Isaiah! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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Date: 11/12/2012 5:43:00 PM
CONGRATS ISAIAH ON A GRANDIOSE WRITE AND WIN LUV ..
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Date: 11/12/2012 4:43:00 PM
Isaiah, congratulations in Susan's contest... xox~pd
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Date: 11/12/2012 4:25:00 PM
congrats on your win Isaiah
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Date: 11/12/2012 8:08:00 AM
Beautiful poem here Isaiah!Congrats on your win.
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Date: 10/31/2012 8:49:00 PM
You have painted a wonderful, peaceful picture here. Made me wish it didn't end so soon.
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