Caren Krutsinger Poet Enclosed Rhyme

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 October 3, 2019 at 10:04 PM Congratulations , Caren on your win. Great narrative in wonderful verse. Caren Krutsinger October 4, 2019 at 12:54 AM Thank you so much Subimal Sinha-Roy. I am thrilled!

Quoth Theraven September 15, 2019 at 11:31 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 September 16, 2019 at 4:15 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 September 15, 2019 at 9:05 PM This is a heart-warming write. Good luck in the contest! :) gw Caren Krutsinger September 16, 2019 at 4:16 AM Thank you GW. I love these contests. They inspire me to come up with new thoughts.

Richard Lamoureux September 15, 2019 at 11:26 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 September 16, 2019 at 4:16 AM I tell you, every night when I get to my driveway my heart leaps with a pure joy.

Arturo Michael September 15, 2019 at 7:21 AM It was always there...key lime pie...and it's nice too...Nice write Caren Caren Krutsinger September 15, 2019 at 7:24 AM Thank you Arturo. I love key lime pie and being at home always.

William Kelii Kekaula September 15, 2019 at 7:01 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 September 15, 2019 at 7:24 AM I do adore my life, and key lime pie is a big deal for me.