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Dream : Contest

The town of Zareba showed in a haze of heat
I staggered to its gates asking for shelter
Powerful gates guarded by a monolith of King Kushta
They took me to a cool cave and gave me water
looking at this hovel I realised how rich I was
rich in thought, in life, in belongings
How admirable were the poor people here
the bounty of their love showed like a transparent film
open arms welcoming all, offering kindness.

I awoke to a feeling of contentment
I had experienced the simplicity of life
Learning the lesson that fulfilment
doesn’t cost money, just love and understanding.

Penned 6 February 2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 3/4/2014 4:15:00 PM
Seren, nice win.....SKAT
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Date: 3/1/2014 1:14:00 AM
Seren, I think you did very well with those words. It seemed like a really challenging contest and you rose to the occasion. Congrats. It is one of my favorites on the list.
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Date: 2/27/2014 2:23:00 PM
Ahh!! Great quality poetry!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 2/27/2014 10:43:00 AM
Nicely done. congratulations. love, Joyce
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Date: 2/27/2014 6:26:00 AM
Congratulations on the fine win. Enjoyed the write on the Dreams, seren
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Date: 2/27/2014 3:23:00 AM
sorry Seren zareba is not a town it is a thorny enclosure great usage of the other words congrats on placing ty for entering hugs
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Seren Roberts
Date: 2/27/2014 12:33:00 PM
oops well i tried i googled it too rofl

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