Escape From the City

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Mountains with vibrant floras
Led down to fruit laden orchards
In the verdant vales below.
I heard her then, a syrupy song
Of tender love and feats of old.
I stood beneath an apple tree
As her song wafted on the breeze,
Sliding in and around the fruit trees,
Scattering aromatic fragrance around.

Serendipitously I came onto a small farm.
A small river wended its tortuous way. 
A small bridge took me to several patches 
Where vegetation grew.  I could live there forever.

All around I enjoyed the serenity 
That I had craved for but rarely found.
Swiftly night descended as the moon 
Rose from beyond the low hills.

How I enjoyed the evening farm food 
Where I was invited and then 
A good night sleep in their spare bedroom.
But morn came, and grudgingly had to leave.

Back into the heart of the city,
Large edifices, black with age.
Everywhere the smell of stale food, burning oil,
And a hint of smoked marijuana.
O to be rich and escape forever
To my lovely vale, now so far away.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 6/17/2022 10:43:00 PM
Lovely to read your poetry, Victor, this one amazing.
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Date: 6/17/2022 8:16:00 PM
I took this same trip, I called it a walk-about, it lasted days and nights, the contrast of the city and the hills, just amazing Victor...Of course it was Santa Barbara! You are amazing!
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Date: 6/17/2022 3:33:00 PM
As her song wafted on the breeze, Sliding in and around the fruit trees, Scattering aromatic fragrance around.
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Date: 6/17/2022 7:36:00 AM
Wonderful country life..Delice
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Date: 6/16/2022 10:54:00 PM
Love your words Victor, it makes you want to be there, to enjoy its pleasantries. God bless you...
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Date: 6/16/2022 2:57:00 PM
Victor, your imagery is stunning, and your poetry is really nicely written. After that, all that's left to do is sprinkle a little bit of passion over the bucolic landscape, and we'll have reached the paradise.
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Date: 6/15/2022 6:43:00 PM
Beautiful pic, Victor! Add the tender touch of love to the rural setting and we’re then in nirvana
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Date: 6/15/2022 5:28:00 PM
The contrast between city and country life is sometimes very stark. Your usual vibrant imagery and gift for storytelling has created once again a captivating tale. Evelyn
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Date: 6/15/2022 11:53:00 AM
Yes the country is so relaxing. Your poem brings it to life! Nice photo!
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Date: 6/15/2022 8:20:00 AM
I always have to readjust to city life after country living…..great poem and very relatable Victor…..Debx
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Date: 6/15/2022 6:11:00 AM
Wonderful images--enjoyed the trip through your words to the serene land. Expertly conveyed, as always, Victor.
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Date: 6/15/2022 5:18:00 AM
It sure sounds enchanting, Victor:) I can picture it in my mind:)
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Date: 6/15/2022 2:24:00 AM
To what an enchanting place you have been, though for a brief time. The idyllic bliss of the beautiful valley will definitely be appealing to the dweller of a city in a concrete jungle... ! Really enjoyed your poem Victor...
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Date: 6/15/2022 1:30:00 AM
Made that move over 30 years ago and don't miss the city one bit. Tom
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Date: 6/15/2022 12:32:00 AM
Your movement through imagery is sweet and inviting. I love the country of farms scenes and mountain ranges so very serene and the air so pure and fresh when you drive by. Blessing friend
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Date: 6/15/2022 12:30:00 AM
It sounds like a little piece of heaven Victor. The great outdoors away from the city enthralls. I enjoyed your poem Victor. Have a great day. Blessings xxoo
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