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Backflips

Lately, in my dreams I'm doing backflips On trampolines Vaulting higher than high Bouncing off The springy sky Free from gravity Of worry As the ground Falls off my feet I careen To the beat Of tambourines Tail lashing Lavender flashing Pom-pom sized Orange eyes I'm as free As I want to be Lately, in my dreams. 5/08/19 Entered in 'Dial It Back' contest Judged 6/5/19

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 5/31/2019 8:10:00 PM

This brought me back to my childhood. I used to jump on the trampoline for hours. A really fun and happy poem. SuZ

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/15/2019 12:56:00 AM

This makes me feel light, lovely, and like I am flying, whirling, twirling and delighting in life!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/15/2019 10:57:00 PM

I felt the same way when I wrote this :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/14/2019 7:48:00 AM

Whew, I am worn out after all that jumping around. Nevertheless, quite a lively, cute pen.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/14/2019 2:52:00 PM

Yep, good for the heart!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/10/2019 11:37:00 AM

A very happy poem Michelle - perhaps taking you back to a memory charged childhood - its such a wonderful description of feeling care free - good luck in the contest! Hugs, Jennifer

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/12/2019 2:30:00 PM

Your comments make me happy, thanks, Jennifer!

Charles Messina

Date: 5/10/2019 5:39:00 AM

I love this, Michelle. Talk about a wonderful flow...a winner for sure in my books. Very well done...CM :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/12/2019 2:30:00 PM

Thank you, much appreciated-

P.S. Awtry

Date: 5/9/2019 11:50:00 AM

oh what fun! Great idea for this prompt. I think you have a winner here!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/9/2019 11:58:00 AM

Thanks for your cheery comment, P.S!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/9/2019 4:05:00 AM

I want to join you in your dreams for awhile! Sounds like fun.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/9/2019 11:57:00 AM

Sometimes I feel I have more fun in dreamland!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/8/2019 8:33:00 PM

Wonderful, wonderful, Michelle! If dreams are the repository of our hopes and our secret desires, then you have a rich treasure-house awaiting you! So cheery-breezy-airily penned and rhymed! Blessings, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/9/2019 11:55:00 AM

Actually, I don't usually remember my dreams, but sometimes, when I wake up, I feel like I almost remember - so glad for your comments, they always cheer me up!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/8/2019 6:14:00 PM

So what is holding you back when you are awake? Aloha! Rico

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/9/2019 11:53:00 AM

Gravity! :)