A Special Place

I’m thinking of a place with monkeys and a sled A brand new jar of cottage cheese just resting on the bed An envelope with butterflies upon the stamp it wears A basement sitting at the top of someone else’s stairs ~ A very special place where the beach is at your door And multicolored tangerines will help you mop the floor A casserole with tuna in a bowl of cocoa beans Where questions become answers or at least that’s what it seems ~ A place where you will notice that the sun it always shines And toaster ovens tick away below the shuttered blinds Jeopardy is on the tube wherever you may go Antiques shuffle down the street as every road will show ~ When you are in this special place a trolley will say hi A weeping willow sings a song as it forgets to cry Hibiscus on the front porch welcome all who do drop in The price it has been lowered as the morning comes again ~ You’ll see while in this special place a necklace on a whale And smiles at the dollar store they always are on sale A seagull and a crescent moon now share the skies above But most of all while in this place you’ll see that you are loved ~ You will learn this special place it lives within my heart To offer you a haven when we find we are apart A sanctuary nestled deep that always will be true For here within this special place I always will love you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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November 17, 2016 at 10:34 AM
What a fun and special poem Chris. I enjoyed this. :)
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November 17, 2016 at 1:56 PM
Thank you so very much Heidi, I am happy you liked this one. :)
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November 17, 2016 at 8:48 AM
I do love monkeys...My favourite animals...So there must be wilderness in that place..There is the ocean..and antique streets..so it seems..There are hibiscus too..Lovely...Love red hibiscus...There must be a tropical garden in this heart.Very romantic and so beautiful.
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November 17, 2016 at 9:04 AM
Thanks so much Charmaine, I glad the monkeys brought you in and you stayed for the poem. :) I appreciate you so much.
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November 17, 2016 at 8:40 AM
Pfft, this is over the top spectacular Chris! It explodes on your page, I love the second and fourth verses, and one through six! Quirky and charmingly inviting. 7+ fave!
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November 17, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Pffft back at you. :) Thanks so much my sweet friend. I am thrilled you liked it.
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November 17, 2016 at 8:26 AM
So many beautiful images here, all culminating in love. Enjoyed, Chris!
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November 17, 2016 at 9:03 AM
Thanks so very much Kim. I am happy you enjoyed this bit of nonsense.
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November 17, 2016 at 7:22 AM
Hi Chris, Your imagination soars in this write. The imagery is so vivid. Within in the midst of all of this, I see a beautiful love. I enjoyed your nonsense.(Because it made so much sense). Well done my talented friend.A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis
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November 17, 2016 at 8:08 AM
Thanks so much Alexis. I am thrilled you liked my bit of romantic nonsense. You always make me smile when you stop by.
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