A Simple Pleasure

Loving this quiet and rainy day
My face pressed to the window pane
I watch the water dripping, dripping
Gathering in rivulets down the lane

To be alone is for me a pleasure
The only voices heard are in my mind
No worry, no need for any pretense
A certain sense of peace I always find 

So blessed to be warm and safe inside
Today no place I would rather be
A warm cup to hold and a good book to read
Just these simple pleasures given to me….

1/17/16
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Date: 8/28/2017 9:41:00 AM
Great poem! I identify in that I enjoy my own company.
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Date: 2/3/2016 3:09:00 AM
Wonderful win. LINDA
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Date: 2/1/2016 1:30:00 AM
Awesome poem, rightly deserves the First place in the contest...Congrats.. Regards, M.Asim Nehal
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Date: 1/28/2016 7:34:00 AM
Greetings Barbara. Congrats for your #1 placement in the contest!!! ;-)
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Date: 1/28/2016 3:44:00 AM
What a pleasure to read Barbara.. congrats on ur first place win!
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Date: 1/27/2016 7:32:00 PM
Congrats on your win :) nice poem
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Date: 1/27/2016 7:06:00 PM
this is a very nice simple pleasure and you told it ideally. Congrats, Barbara.
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Date: 1/27/2016 10:55:00 AM
Congratulations Barbra on your 1st Place Win! What a wonderful poem and yes I agree, coffee is my favorite cup of warmth to hold.......Sharon
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Date: 1/27/2016 5:48:00 AM
Barbara, Congratulations. You captured the mood beautifully.
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Date: 1/27/2016 4:47:00 AM
The beautiful dripping words have made my mind flown to that window pane... oh! by the way, enjoyed your coffee. Warm regards,Bobby
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Date: 1/27/2016 1:18:00 AM
Congratulations on your #1 win! Sounds so serene...
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Date: 1/26/2016 11:54:00 PM
BARBARA, Congrats on your Simple Pleasure win. Hugs ** SKAT **
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Date: 1/26/2016 8:17:00 PM
What a lovely day. You are lucky you can appreciate such simple pleasures. Love,Jjoyce
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Date: 1/26/2016 7:45:00 PM
Well done, Barbara! You paint a pleasurable picture that we look forward to.
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Barbara Gorelick
Date: 1/26/2016 10:28:00 PM
thank you David..appreciate your kind words. Brbara
Date: 1/26/2016 5:30:00 PM
Very lovely and serene, Barbara. Congratulations on your First Place Win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 1/26/2016 4:28:00 PM
Very nice, Barbara. Congratulations on your win.
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Barbara Gorelick
Date: 1/26/2016 10:27:00 PM
Thanks Lin...I was surprised and happy. Barbara
Date: 1/26/2016 3:58:00 PM
This is perfection!!! Congratulations, Barbara!
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Barbara Gorelick
Date: 1/26/2016 10:26:00 PM
Thank you Wilfred...( You have a lovely name!). Barbara
Date: 1/26/2016 3:50:00 PM
This is a 7-plus! It's easy to see why your lovely poem won, Barbara! Janice
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Barbara Gorelick
Date: 1/26/2016 10:25:00 PM
Thank you Janice..Appreciate you stopping by. Barbara
Date: 1/26/2016 2:43:00 PM
Barbara, I can totally relate to your poem as alone time is my favorite simple pleasure as well. A wonderful write! Congrats on your 1st place win and thank you for supporting my contest! Love, Kim
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Barbara Gorelick
Date: 1/26/2016 3:00:00 PM
Oh my, Im so pleased. Thank you! thank you! I always enjoy your contests even if I don't always enter..I'm one who takes forever to write something. Barbara
Date: 1/26/2016 1:28:00 PM
Yes! A perfect day! Such a lovely write :)
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Date: 1/22/2016 11:21:00 AM
My sentiments exactly, Barbara. And I will be doing that tomorrow when the big snow hits our area. My fridge is loaded, so, too, my wine rack. With my loving dog, I can't imagine anything more perfect. / M
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Date: 1/18/2016 9:48:00 PM
I feel the relaxation in your words and imagery, Barbara. Lovely poem, and best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 1/18/2016 8:15:00 PM
For years it seemed I was only alone driving to and from work. I relate to this and agree with every syllable. Good poem, Barbara ... CayCay
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Date: 1/17/2016 6:17:00 PM
Well expressed Barb. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 1/17/2016 5:47:00 PM
I love this, it is perfect for the contest! *smiles* Great job...-luloo Be blessed
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