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A Place They Call Utopia

As we approach a certain age Before the end draws nigh Afore my knees give up the ghost Or bunions stop me climbing high When all I eat is jam on toast Now is it time to make the most To maybe write a bucket list Of all the things I might have missed Like jumping from an airplane Too risky, that’s insane Or swimming with a shark or two Is something I would never do To teeter on a tightrope above a high abyss Would be crazy I have vertigo So think I’ll give this one a miss To bungee jump from way up high Please have the medics standing by My bucket list abundant Making sharks or two redundant With adventures unfulfilled That I do not want to miss Like a day trip to the Moon Wishing this could happen soon Set sail upon a Galleon In search of Paradise To discover Shangri-La Or a place they call Utopia Oh dear, I think I’ve lost the plot I‘m sounding even dopier I can’t believe I’m dreaming of a place they call Utopia Returning to reality I make myself a pot of tea For I don’t need a bucket list As there is nothing I have missed Contest Strand no 710 Sponsor Brian Strand 1st Place

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John Watt

Date: 3/30/2020 12:35:00 AM

Ann, welcome back from your brief daydream about Utopia! I was charmed by this - very fun, and congrats on your #1 ~ John

Ann Gilmour
Date: 3/30/2020 4:23:00 AM

So happy you enjoyed it John and thank you so much for your lovely comments. Take care and keep well my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/29/2020 12:34:00 PM

Ann, your humor and your wit just ooze from this delightful poem! Thank you for the grin! Congratulations on your top win!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 3/30/2020 4:27:00 AM

Wow, such lovely words of encouragement Sam, and I am so pleased to bring a grin in these very surreal times. Thank you so much dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Brenda Chiri

Date: 3/29/2020 10:43:00 AM

Ann beautiful! Congrats on your top win!;)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 3/30/2020 4:28:00 AM

Bless you dear Brenda and please keep safe and well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jc Hawkens

Date: 3/29/2020 8:36:00 AM

Congrats on your win and a wonderful poem Thank you for sharing JC Hawkens

Ann Gilmour
Date: 3/30/2020 4:29:00 AM

How lovely to meet you JC and many thanks for your lovely comments. Keep safe and well my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/10/2018 1:01:00 AM

My eldest daughter is the only person I know who has an actual bucket list and is ticking things off in a methodical way; I, like you, do not want to swim with sharks, bungee jump, or jump out of an airplane. This poem related to me in all ways, but the last line totally agrees with me.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/10/2018 1:42:00 AM

Morning Caren, thanks so much. Yes I wonder who these people are that suddenly feel the need to put themselves in danger. My daughter in law wants to wing walk, haha! Enjoy your day Caren, have a safe and beautiful one Ann xx

Chris Green

Date: 10/9/2018 3:08:00 PM

Really nicely done Ann. This was fun to read. What a wonderful poetic adventure you have taken me on.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/9/2018 6:44:00 PM

Many thanks Chris for your kind comments, which are really appreciated. It was fun to write! Sweet dreams, Ann x