Destination of Dreams

Destination of dreams

Maps are folded and re-folded into pocket sized
destinations of our own heart’s desires

Routes become numbers and numbers become moments
as the planning cycle, with yellow highlighter in hand,
presents a “look forward to” scenario 

Well beyond windows of curtained belief
and hedges shaped like poetic scribblings calling to me

The sidewalk of chalk marks in hopscotch etchings,
faded from the sun and foot smeared play dates,
leads to that place of affection filled dreams

and I see over the next sunrise a highway,
empty of detours and beckoning Winnebago wanderings 

to this heart, from another, on windswept invitations
penned in frilly fonts and colors of imagination,
reaching deeply inside and holding tightly 

A glance back as what is left behind brings a smile,
for what waits ahead is now everything new

In the grand scheme of things, what is found chiseled in fate
proves that destiny is a destination of dreams, of hopes and
of love . . . when that journey brings me to you
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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June 29, 2017 at 4:47 AM
Hi Chris!:))Very beautifully written romantic, sweet and passionate love poem Chris:)All so beautiful!Just awesome!I truly love it all! A 7 + + ! A fav too. For sure I'll continue reading more of your very beautiful poetry and (hearing) music, my friend Chris:))Spill ink!Wishing you a very lovely week! In his light God bless you always!:)) D
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June 29, 2017 at 8:38 AM
Thanks so very much my friend. I am happy you liked this one.
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January 27, 2017 at 1:23 PM
Outstanding phaser rays of self-expression. Skillful poetry as always. Love the title as well. Cool and thoughtful write. L & P ~ always.
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January 27, 2017 at 1:30 PM
Thanks Freddie for your always kind thoughts about my work.
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January 27, 2017 at 10:54 AM
Goosebumps.... A fave
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January 27, 2017 at 1:30 PM
Thank you so much my sweet friend.
Roper Avatar
January 26, 2017 at 10:51 PM
Magnificent, Chris, your poem are outstanding.
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January 27, 2017 at 8:24 AM
Thank you so very much Eve.
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January 26, 2017 at 5:28 PM
WoW! Chris, you create such beautiful poetry. I found this to be so romantic and I also saw a message clear as day, to never give up on your dreams. Well done. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis
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January 26, 2017 at 5:33 PM
That is exactly it my friend, never give up on your dreams. We all have dreams and if we keep trying, those dreams will come true. At least that is how I see it. Thank you so very much Alexis, you are always so kind to me.
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January 26, 2017 at 5:27 PM
as a traveler of roads whether straight or narrow to the horizon this poem reaches me..As I think of the many shoes I have worn and worn out to reach the destination of which you speak
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January 26, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Thanks so much Frederic, I too have worn out many, many pairs of shoes and the ones I have on are just about out of tread.
Stover Avatar
January 26, 2017 at 4:59 PM
Beautifully expressed and makes a profound impact. Excellent poem, Chris.
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January 26, 2017 at 5:11 PM
Thanks so very much Christy. I am happy you liked this one.
Sands Avatar
January 26, 2017 at 4:56 PM
Wow, very nice journey to be it seems , Chris :)
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January 26, 2017 at 5:11 PM
Thank you so very much Heidi. I am happy you came along on this poetic journey. ;)
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