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Beyond Reach

Beyond reach in her child's world as she plays Lost in her magic land of flower friends Could I but capture the remaining days Before fleeting childhood too quickly ends. Those days of marshmallow clouds, velvet skies, and best friends forever, magical blends. I'd keep her young but she is much too wise. Nor can I relive those days that have flown Each day her growth is in a new-found guise Reaching toward the future, free and unknown, unlaced as flowers growing in the wild those precious moments before she is grown. Life doesn't wait for an uncaptured smile. Moments, like bubbles, fade as they beguile. December 21, 2022 Terza Rima for Beyond Reach poetry contest by Mystic Rose Rose SECOND PLACE!

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 12/30/2022 9:56:00 PM

A beautiful poem Ann. Congratulations on having the talent to be able to write in such a beautiful way.

Ann Peck
Date: 1/1/2023 5:28:00 PM

Oh, Wendy--you are so very kind! Thank you for saying those lovely words!

Valsa George

Date: 12/30/2022 7:54:00 PM

I knew this would be placed high. Congratulations Ann on your great win.

Ann Peck
Date: 1/1/2023 5:30:00 PM

Thanks so very much, Valsa! I wrote about the little girl I didn't have.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/30/2022 6:08:00 PM

Congratulations for your great win Ann :)

Ann Peck
Date: 1/1/2023 5:31:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Heidi!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/30/2022 1:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Blessings..............

Ann Peck
Date: 12/30/2022 4:12:00 PM

Thank you, dear Paula!

Valsa George

Date: 12/25/2022 9:28:00 PM

Beautifully composed in the spirit of the image given. Grains of time go sliding by and childhood too slips leaving its innocent pleasures behind. A great entry for the contest. All the Best Ann!

Ann Peck
Date: 12/26/2022 9:33:00 AM

Thank you so much, Valsa! I like to write about childhood's fleeting moments. :) I appreciate your comments.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/22/2022 10:03:00 AM

Excellent verse. Loved it.

Ann Peck
Date: 12/22/2022 11:05:00 AM

Thanks so much, Andrea. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas!

Deb M

Date: 12/21/2022 11:57:00 PM

Absolutely love this Ann….written so beautifully! Debx

Ann Peck
Date: 12/22/2022 8:00:00 AM

Thank you so much, Deb! Hope you have Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas :)