Beautiful World

Blank tortured stare
a dreams lost glare
caught in the snare
of earths great sea.

Stars shining bright
great mountains height 
my wings take flight 
I’m one with thee.

Theme number:
3…” With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world

Written by Brenda Meier-Hans 
12.07.2014
Contest: Desiderata
5th
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A   Avatar
December 26, 2014 at 9:09 PM
BRENDA, CONGRATULATIONS on your "DESIDERATA," winning poem... always ~LINDA~
Yvonne Avatar
December 16, 2014 at 3:49 PM
Congratulations on your win.
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 6:02 AM
Thank you Maurice
Yvonne Avatar
December 16, 2014 at 3:48 PM
Excellent job on this challenge!
Onclaud Avatar
December 16, 2014 at 5:41 AM
what a glorious way to see the world, Brenda.. beautiful!..a pleasure to have you in my contest with my big congrats!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 6:02 AM
Thanks so much Nette and thank you for my placing.
Haight Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 7:07 PM
Brenda, congratulations on your win! Such a wonderful positive message in your poem... perfect words and rhyme for the theme you chose Hugs, Sandra
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 6:01 AM
Thank you Sandra
Lawless Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 5:26 PM
Nicely done Brenda, congrats
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 6:00 AM
Thanks John
Richards Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 2:57 PM
And the last line sums it up so beautifully! Congratulations on this fine poem, Brenda!!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 3:55 PM
Thank you Carrie.
Callus Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 2:48 PM
Well done Brenda! Desiderata...desired...if we so desire we can make this world of ours a beautiful place to live in. Love this winning entry; congratulations!!! #7 // paul
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 3:55 PM
Thanks Paul. That's the way I feel.
Stoner Jr Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 2:02 PM
congratulations on your win Brenda
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 3:54 PM
Thanks Robert
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 10:57 AM
Love seeing this one again on the winners' list this time. CONGRATS,Brenda.
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 1:51 PM
Thanks Andrea.
Allison Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 9:38 AM
dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 1:51 PM
Thanks Jan. XOXO
Jones Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 7:54 AM
Brenda..you somehow managed to get much imagery in such few words..well done..really enjoyed..congratulations
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 1:50 PM
Thank you Donna
Mehta Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 4:35 AM
Nice rhyme and brilliant thought well expressed, congratulations on the win, Brenda
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 1:50 PM
Thank you Dr. Mehta
A. Sharma Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 2:25 AM
Love ur write Brenda, the way u tuk flights to great heights from deep sea! Congrats on big win!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 1:48 PM
Thanks Dr. Sharma
Kayode Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 1:06 AM
Dropping back to congratulate you on the win Brenda...huggs
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 14, 2014 at 12:38 PM
Thank you Kayod5
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 13, 2014 at 12:32 AM
This is a wonderful entry Brenda. Great imagery and rhyme too! Poets like you make it a beautiful world! Hugs, Connie
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 13, 2014 at 1:32 PM
Thank you so much for such a beautiful complement Connie.
Kayode Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 12:13 PM
A well thought out work Brenda,no doubt nette will like it;goodluck in the contest...huggs
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 7:47 PM
Thanks for your words of encouragement Kayod5
Hamilton Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 10:23 AM
very good Brenda simplicitic beauty gl in contest hugs
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 7:50 PM
Thanks Shadow
Lamoureux Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 8:47 AM
You did this so well Brenda!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 7:49 PM
Thank you Richard.
Dietrich Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 11:08 PM
we must be so close in age to both love that song Close to You. It's so beautiful!! The song of my summer with my 14 year old boyfriend!!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 7:50 PM
I was three I believe. ;-).
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 9:36 PM
despite all and inspite all, still the world is beautiful.. :)!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 7:45 PM
You are so right Olive. Thanks for stopping by.
Hamilton Avatar
December 10, 2014 at 12:25 PM
great rhyme and meter Brenda good message too gl in contest hugs
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 7:43 PM
Thank you Shadow
Dietrich Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Brenda, this is one of the most amazing ones I have seen for this contest. Love it!!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 7:42 PM
Thanks Andrea.
Lindley Avatar
December 9, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Such great insight and creativity in this one my friend. I score it a solid 7 and the message rings true and strong!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 7:42 PM
Thanks so much Robert
Kendrick Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Enjoyed reading your contest entry..I have those moments as described in the second stanza even though they are rare..It is a wonderful feeling to be on the mountain and take flight..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for the visit to my page...Sara
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 7:40 PM
Thank you Sara.
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