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Beyond the city lights, villages, towns and burrows. Beyond fields of sweet clover, and brightly flowered meadows. Beyond the evening news, filled with politician’s cries. Beyond all the hate, fear, hostility and lies. There exists a place, beyond those green rolling hills. Where apple pies cool, on open window sills. Mothers kiss their children, fathers teach them life. Kids respect their parents, men respect their wife. Where the worst thing to happen, is when children playing on the lawn. Venture out of the yard, after the streetlights come on. That place does exist, it has never gone away. I go there in my sleeping dreams, at the end of every day.

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Date: 3/11/2025 7:01:00 PM
Wonderful! A famous man once said, "If you will it, it is no dream!" Go for it, Jerry! ~ Gershon
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Date: 3/11/2025 4:07:00 PM
Love that 5th verse because I hadn’t thought about those street lights coming in such a long time…a world away. Thank you, Jerry. When I was a kid there was a stone wall behind my small yard. We would climb and head into the big woods (it was smaller than I thought) and play in the creek. So long ago.
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Date: 3/10/2025 2:00:00 PM
What a creative write you have here. I love your ending. One sleeping in their dreams is the only way to find this place. So Sad... Have a fun day as you write away.................
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Date: 3/10/2025 2:03:00 AM
How times have changed Jerry and not for the best either. Years ago places you describe existed, sadly not any more. Tom
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Date: 3/7/2025 11:54:00 AM
A lovely reminisce, Jerry. I’ve not long since written about a place I loved as a kid. Out of interest I Google Earthed it… big mistake… looks like a dumping ground. Still, like your place, it will always be that special place in my memories. Enjoyed. Terry
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Date: 3/7/2025 10:36:00 AM
This is great, Jerry, but you’re right - it exists only in dreams now. What a shame!
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Date: 3/7/2025 7:44:00 AM
Oh Jerry this poem is just beautiful my friend....l just love and want to go to that amazing carefree place of yours!! Love the title...Debx
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Date: 3/7/2025 7:39:00 AM
so beautiful poem, Jerry, yes this place exists, everyone can find it, an unforgettable poem thanks
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