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Dreams of Kings

I've dreamed of traveling to equatorial Egypt
   To see the Pyramids of Giza and even the Sphinx
And then onto the jungles of darkest Africa
   To meet voodoo doctors, unafraid of their jinx

O, in my dreams, I've coursed through the canals of Venice
   And met the Queen for tea before Wimbledon tennis
I've climbed the Eiffel Tower, spent hours in the Louvre
   Been to Mumbai, New Delhi, by the Taj Mahal been moved

Once dreams such as these were the province of Kings
   Yet today even you and I can realize all these things 
From whaling expeditions in Norway to bullfights in Spain
   They're just a click or two away, and a seat on a plane

Copyright © Gershon Wolf | Year Posted 2019

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Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 7/25/2019 9:06:00 AM This is invigorating, windswept tapestry poetry, GW. A cool whimsical flight of fancy ... pure imagination of pen visiting exotic places. Ty for the enchanting ride this fine morning. Love and more love always. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 7/25/2019 11:09:00 AM Your magical pen has swept me away with inspirational comments this morning, FRJ. It is my pleasure and privilege to read what you have to say. Blessings and joy, Gershon

Arturo Michael Date: 7/21/2019 11:53:00 AM How wonderful it is to behold such wonders... Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 7/21/2019 2:50:00 PM Yes, it surely is... Thank you for your unflagging support, Arturo. Deeply appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/20/2019 1:42:00 AM I love thinking about it, but seeing it in National Geographic or on the TV because I love my recliner and my home too much to leave. I have travelled, and I am finished. A delightful write, and it might have been urging me ten years ago but I am a stay-body now. Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 7/20/2019 10:36:00 PM You'll have a 'virtual vacation,' I guess...

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/18/2019 6:14:00 PM Mostly true! I loved the Louvre! Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 7/18/2019 7:03:00 PM Did you take in the Louvre before or after you climbed the Eiffel Tower?! LOL. Thanks for commenting. Best wishes, gw

Charles Messina Date: 7/18/2019 3:23:00 PM Love this Gershon. I also wrote a poem about a king today..A little different than yours though..(lol) Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 7/18/2019 4:35:00 PM Hey, Charlie! I'll take a look at your kingly write in a minute, my friend. Thanks for letting me know. Best wishes, gw

Kurt Ravidas Date: 7/18/2019 3:08:00 PM My most exciting travels were at the employer's expense. Dreams - at my own cost) Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 7/18/2019 4:34:00 PM I guess it was 'Dream at your own peril' as well! ~ gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 7/18/2019 2:31:00 PM I'm there! 'Cept tea with the Queen would be at The Grand National. ;), Love it! xomo Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 7/18/2019 2:58:00 PM A minor concession that, Mo. You've got it all now... Thanks for the encouragement!! :) gw