Everything In Its Proper Place

Somehow, it seems I have been here before... There is an old orchard far up the hill Looking across the golden valley floor the sky is clear, the air is still A latticed arbor, entwined and draped with vine and bloom, is basking in the sun I see her there! A slim, familiar shape... She smiles, and beckons me to come O’ my heart!! Are you strong enough to embrace, at last this fulfillment of your wish?! O’ my heart!! Are you strong enough to welcome joy so vast as this?! I step on the path I feel knees tremble My world is shaking A sleeping childhood has been awakened Perhaps a dream? Please, wake me not! Recognition! It shines in her eyes! Although I am, a woman now.... and not a child!! Oh God in heaven!! She knows who I am!! *** Above her, I see September geese are winging to their winter home---- All is right, when things return... each one to its proper place * If this be a dream wake me not * * * for I am home ~....................~....................~....................~....................~....................~
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A. Sharma Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 1:02 AM
Wonderful poem n win Carrie! Big congrats!
Gibson Avatar
September 15, 2015 at 7:37 PM
A lovely poem, Carrie; I feel your longing here for what is beyond our earthly reach and dwelling in perfection. Congratulations.
Leiser Avatar
September 15, 2015 at 5:37 PM
Carrie, the way you can quite magically draw one into your story with your words is simply amazing! I was "hooked" from the start! Congrats on your win!
Haight Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 10:56 AM
Carrie, congratulations on your high win for your amazing, stirring poem. Sandra
Trichet Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 5:26 PM
Wow another stunning winner here. Loved it Carrie, an emotional write. Congrats
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 5, 2014 at 11:14 PM
Congratulations Carrie, your poem is amazing and so peaceful. It makes the reader want to be there.
Gildersleeve Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 7:19 PM
Carrie this is so beautiful and the images conveyed are wonderful. Congratulations on your well deserve win. Warm Smiles, Connie
A   Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 1:54 PM
Congrats Carrie, this is a ... xool winning poem... PD
George   Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 7:04 AM
Absolutely breathtaking, Carrie. Really stirred a yearning in me. Congrats on your win and thank you for your kind comments. yf4l, Lainie
Zerbst Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 9:49 PM
Impeccable wording as always! Much enjoyed this poem and the old style of writing. Very vivid creation.
Jerden Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 8:38 PM
The true Field of Dreams.... Just fantastic, as always, Carrie! Congratulations!
Arowolo Avatar
July 14, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Wonderful piece and splendid combinations,Carrie.Great work!..I love this write...Congratulations on your superb win...
Brown Avatar
July 14, 2012 at 6:06 AM
Congratulations on the win Carrie. Love, Carol
Beck Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 4:28 PM
Carrie, wow this is similar to an experience I have had ( perhaps common to many people...who knows? for not everyone will discuss such things openly) and I enjoyed the way you did it.... I could never do this multiple-form style, it is way too complicated for me but I certainly admire it's complexity...... the geese image is nice too, linked to the "familiar" / "been here before" /"recognition" theme......well done Carrie...a very nice job (as I always expect with you)......best wishes
Song Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 2:42 PM
Such a fairytale like reunion painted with unimaginable surroundings..I was taken away with its beauty! luv, gwendolen
Williams Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 2:32 PM
Carrie congrats on your win...love the format..David
Grisetti Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 1:12 PM
A beautiful reunion - congratulations on your win.
Guzzi Avatar
July 13, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Wow you are one sneaky creative woman! LOL never would have guessed it was YOU now that's a diverse talent! [SO emotionally evocative!] Congrad's on your fine write winning big! Light & Love
La France Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Congratulations, Carrie on your win in my contest with this beautifully written poem~~
Brown Avatar
August 13, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in this contest sponsored by Constance La France "Three Gems" Carrie. Love, Carol
Jones Avatar
August 12, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Dreamy.. I like it!
Sweetheart Avatar
August 12, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Congrats Carrie on your wonderful third place win with these brilliant lines of great expression luv..
K. Avatar
August 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM
I really love how I can just close my eyes and imagine all this, Carrie :), you've blended these forms so well together, flows beautifully-- you just have that wonderful talent of taking your reader with you. Very beautiful write :) and thank you very much for your very inspiring comments in my & Chris' collab, I am so honored you consider me as a favorite, Thank you!! ^_^ hugs to you!
Brown Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM
A winner I think you have here Carrie. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
B Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 9:46 PM
Very well crafted, the flow of forms is as spot on as the flow of the words. A beautiful poem, good luck in the contest.
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