A Lifetime Quest

I long to stretch my bare feet upon the emerald grass of Ireland
And smile and taunt the guards at the queen’s palace of England

And stand in the tall stone castle peek of Scotland haunted past
And hear the fresh running water creeks and weary nighttime laughs

I dream of  taking a gondola ride down the lazy river of Venize Italy
I’d like to read a poem to the President of the USA and do it wittily
 
I need to breathe in the night air wearing a long black gown 
Dragging my long brushed endless hair wildly on the ground 

I picture a tall blond knight holding me close and kissing me tight 
Into the long hours of a sultry passionate summer night
 
I see a dreamy east coast cottage on a private ocean edge
I want the nerve to face my fears of heights and stand out on the ledge 

I’d like to someday see pictures of the woman that gave birth to me 
Then I could sleep soundly and forever set my soul free

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 3/27/2009 7:04:00 AM
very, very beautiful! Jim
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Date: 3/22/2009 2:48:00 PM
Brillant Bio Laura! and thanks!
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Date: 3/19/2009 7:41:00 PM
Such wonderful images you paint, Laura. We share many of the same dreams. I hope someday you see photos of your mother.
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Date: 3/18/2009 8:02:00 PM
What a beautiful piece..The end caught me by surprise....I was traveling right along with you. I cant imagine how painful it must be not to see your mothers face. BG
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Date: 3/18/2009 7:52:00 PM
Wow!!! Hello Beautiful & Gifted Laura Mckenzie!!!:):) Smile~This was such an amazingly beautiful write dear~form its very start, unto its sadly surprising ending!!?:):) You know Laura~You really truly are such a very wonderful writer!!! The colors, images, imaginations, reflections and depths....Smile~You endear hearts to "You" dear!!!:):)~"My Love Always To 'You & Your Loves,' Always, John!!!:):)
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Date: 3/17/2009 11:02:00 PM
very well written. -love and peace: james
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Date: 3/17/2009 8:00:00 PM
This is a beautiful write the images are amazing though it has a sad ending. I am so sorry if this is true to your life, know that my heart aches for you. There is healing in writing and you do it so beautifully. Peace, Love, and Light be with you always. Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 3/17/2009 4:48:00 PM
Oh Laura, that very last verse really caught me off guard. I'm so sorry, that is a difficult and hurtful thing to bear in life, not to know or even see a picture of your mother. My heart goes out to you. Such a beautiful poem. One day you will know her. Love, Shar
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