An Air Balloon Ride To Heaven

Air Balloon Ride contest:



                                  "An Air Balloon Ride to Heaven"


             
                                       riding through the clouds..
                               
                                     my hands reaching to heaven..

                                         now holding Dad's hand..
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January 14, 2011 at 3:57 AM
Congratulations Michael on your win in SKAT*'s contest "Air Balloon Ride". Love, Carol
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January 10, 2011 at 5:29 PM
Hi, Michael,, Congratulations in the contest. Sadly a bit at the end, but with good imaginationnnn.. enjoyed,..p.d.
Ruebel Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 2:57 PM
Hello Michael, So glad you won for this wonderful poem. It is one of my favorites and I love it. Hope your New Year is going great. Love, Shar
Fraser Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Emotionally warm Haiku Michael, I can feel your heart strings pulling in this lovely tribute. Many congratulation's on your beautiful tender piece....:)
Cwiak Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Interesting point, Michael. We sometimes forget that it is the kids that have the most fun in those balloon rides. Great write and win. Dan C
Richards Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 8:08 AM
Oh wow....I love the tender sentiment, it brings a tear to my eyes, Michael. Love this very much !
Kendrick Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 7:55 AM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Mehta Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 7:33 AM
Congratulations on the second place win in the contest of Skat, Michael
Dietrich Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 7:07 AM
So happy this scored high. A very well deserved win and congratulations, Michael!
Mannan Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 2:54 AM
Many congratulations for this wonderful win Micheal.
Onclaud Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 12:02 AM
you got it!! congrats in the big win, michael.. :) nette
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January 9, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Congrats my White Knight on your 2nd place win in Irma's hot air balloon contest with this magical ride luv.. happy to share second with u and of course we are celebrating today with the teams that won ... over the weekend.. kukos to Mrs. W.K. on those JETS... am right there with her cheering them along too.. bravo my W.K. from your Jersey Girl forever and always with luv..
Neels Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Mr. F congratulations on your win with this beautiful write in Irma's contests, love Wilma
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January 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!A VERY TOUCHY ENDING TO YOUR RIDE. I SURE LOVED IT. THANKS MICHAEL FOR THE SUPPORT.. IRMA
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December 12, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Beautifully touching and so much more than a balloon ride ~ Sharon :)
Radke Avatar
December 9, 2010 at 12:57 PM
This is so good. You really felt this poem, didn't you. Another one of my favorites, Michael.
Ruebel Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 2:12 PM
Oh Michael, This is so beautiful, you made me tear up and I thought about Dad. Just wonderful! As Always, Shar
Sweetheart Avatar
December 7, 2010 at 6:41 AM
Magnificent Michael.. a truly inspiring Haiku painted with your words so deep... u need a "t" in the title right before the Haiku my friend.. so not to be disqualified for a mini error luv... Jersey Girl always looking out for White Knight of P.S. with luv..
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December 7, 2010 at 2:21 AM
What a twist in the end,What a beauty,goin tmfvs. .I do wish you do well in contest. .C.C
Neels Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 10:43 AM
A beautiful entry Michael.. Your dad sure are smiling hun... love Wilma
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December 6, 2010 at 7:33 AM
If we could rach out to our loved ones, the skies would be filled with hot air balloons, Michael. Wonderful entry! Love, Carolyn
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December 6, 2010 at 7:19 AM
wow, you made it profound and much more than an air baloon ride. LUv,Andrea
Mannan Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 5:32 AM
Wow Micheal, this really brought tears to my eyes. my fav.
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