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A Search For Shangri-La

We need to find Shangri-la, my heart said. Great idea! Soul replied with a blast. We'll relive lifetimes we've had in the past! We have to find it before we are dead. Arranged for my dog and my cat to be fed. Packed a small bag. Gave my husband a kiss. You'll be okay, he replied. Snake gave me a hiss. Friends were askance. Are you right in the head? From nation to hamlet my searching self flew. Greeted in Mexico, Africa and Chad. Some beautiful places, none of them bad. All of a sudden my heart and I knew. My joyful, happy, excited soul then Found it not in Amsterdam or Dover Yet the search for Shangri-la was now over. Knowing I shall never search for her again I raced back to my gorgeous country side. To feed my own husband and my happy pets. It was an easy decision, to jump on those jets. My home is the best! I ran quickly inside. I yelled, Shangri-la was here all the time My husband rolled his hazel all-knowing eyes I am not kidding! This is the prize! He handed me a pie, my favorite key lime. Written: 9-15-2019 Contest: Pick a Title Volume 9- Enclosed Rhyme Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh

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Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 10/3/2019 10:04:00 PM

Congratulations , Caren on your win. Great narrative in wonderful verse.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/4/2019 12:54:00 AM

Thank you so much Subimal Sinha-Roy. I am thrilled!

Quoth Theraven

Date: 9/15/2019 11:31:00 PM

Caren, What wouldn't I give to find such a place so nice. To find the gift of Shangri-la, as a child opens presents on the best birthday. And you didn't forget to mention the key lime pie from the hazel-eyed husband. Seems so blissful through this gifted poem. -Richard

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/16/2019 4:15:00 AM

Thank you Richard. I have found my nirvana, and she is here, in my countryside earth-sheltered home with my man who has been after me since I was fifteen. Smile. Snicker.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/15/2019 9:05:00 PM

This is a heart-warming write. Good luck in the contest! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/16/2019 4:16:00 AM

Thank you GW. I love these contests. They inspire me to come up with new thoughts.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/15/2019 11:26:00 AM

I’m a lemon mirage guy myself. The more we travel the better we like our home. Don’t get me wrong we love traveling but coming home is always special. For me this piece should have been a winner as it really hit home.;0)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/16/2019 4:16:00 AM

I tell you, every night when I get to my driveway my heart leaps with a pure joy.

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/15/2019 7:21:00 AM

It was always there...key lime pie...and it's nice too...Nice write Caren

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/15/2019 7:24:00 AM

Thank you Arturo. I love key lime pie and being at home always.

Hilo Poet

Date: 9/15/2019 7:01:00 AM

What trailblazing gift to conclude with a tasty treat that's greater than when it began--a blissful journey it was--worthy to be honored highly--the best to you ~ Aloha always William

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/15/2019 7:24:00 AM

I do adore my life, and key lime pie is a big deal for me.