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I Am Touching the Sky

Tingles
    down my spine
for me it’s nearly time
my very first performance
in the Parkinson’s choir

Practising the songs
    morning
        noon
            and night
memorising lyrics
ready for tonight
but now my mind is blank
don’t even know my name
     oh golly ~ oh gosh 
will they ever want me back again

The music it begins
and the soloist she sings
awaiting for our cue
before we can begin
Our voices sing in harmony
blend beautifully as one
    uplifting ~ euphoric
a joyous sound we make
I am reaching new heights
as my heart starts to race
adrenaline is rising
    I am touching the sky...

Lyrics so poignant
bring tears to my eyes
    voices 
        rise to a crescendo
    jubilation  
        can't be disguised

Audience is roaring
with rapturous applause
    I am wrecked
        I am crying
            I am smiling
                I'm on fire

    And my soul…
        well really ~ truly
it could not get any higher

Written 27th July 2019  -  after performing in the Parkinson’s Choir for the first time…

1st October 2019
Contest Name	Your Best Poem That is Trophy Worthy (Premiere Contest Trophy) 
Contest 2
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
N/A

This was such an uplifting experience for me and as soon as I arrived home I had to express my utter joy and euphoria felt during and after our performance otherwise I would have burst! It is without doubt one of my favourite poems for it came from deep within my soul and I truly was "Touching the Sky"...

Contest N/A rerun 5
Sponsor John Hamilton 
3rd Place

Contest Name  Favourite Poem from June 2019 or July 2019
Sponsor Julia Wardn
Poem written 07.27.2019

Contest Brian's Choice 10
Sponsor Brian Strand 
1st PLACE

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Jan Allison Date: 2/27/2020 4:35:00 PM You know I adored this first time round Ann, so glad it is now going to get greater exposure through the n/a re run contest:-) Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 2/28/2020 4:32:00 PM Bless you dear Jan and thank you for your support. Still singing and still tingling each and every time, haha.. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/27/2020 2:10:00 PM This wonderful poem moved me to tears Ann. Congratulations on your achievement in the choir and in your podium placement in this contest. I loved this lovely poem! xxoo Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 2/28/2020 4:34:00 PM Aww thank you so much Connie and I am so pleased you loved my poem. I absolutely love singing in the Parkinson's choir; it truly is uplifting. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Beautiful Scars Date: 8/16/2019 11:26:00 AM wow the depth! great poem lovely Ann :)-luloo Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 8/16/2019 12:12:00 PM Thank you so much Lu Loo for your great comments And I really appreciate your visit. I was so on a high after the show that I had to write my feelings down! So glad you enjoyed it Lu Loo. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/2/2019 11:16:00 PM A lovely write, Ann! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 8/3/2019 6:28:00 AM Oh thank you Kim I am so pleased you enjoyed it. I certainly enjoyed my first 'gig' with the Parkinson's choir!!! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Smita Kulkarni Date: 7/31/2019 5:12:00 PM Beautiful demonstration of emotions regarding a stage performance in your poem Ann! Congratulations on 'Touching the Sky'! Loved reading it! -Smita Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 8/2/2019 6:36:00 PM So glad you loved reading my poem Smita and for your lovely comments. Very nice to meet you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

CayCay Jennings Date: 7/31/2019 4:17:00 AM I got your performance buzz just inhaling your emotive lines that took me there to rise on chills of your excited heat. A wonderful read! Poetry hugs ...CayCay Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 7/31/2019 4:45:00 AM Yes there was certainly a buzz CayCay ~ it was totally awesome and on my return home I was simply bursting to write my feelings of euphoria down and this was the result. So pleased you liked it CayCay and many thanks for your lovely comments, much appreciated. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios Date: 7/28/2019 8:01:00 PM A definite FAV. You restore my faith in the human spirit to overcome, Ann. I want to weep as this not a POTD. WHy is that? This is a human soul in a poem, not words thrown on a paper masquerading as a poem, I can't be fooled,any longer. You just made my day, Ann. I am inspired beyond words, my soul poet Panagiota.,xxoo Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 7/28/2019 8:13:00 PM Oh my sweet friend I thank you for your wonderful comments and feel so humbled by all these kind messages received today! I wrote this poem on my return from the concert and the words just flowed freely from my heart and soul and if I had not written them down I feel I would have burst! Thank you dear Panagiota with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands Date: 7/28/2019 10:05:00 AM Wow! What a nice poem! Congratulations. This really reached me. I can feel the words. Oh, I need a singer for my songs. Wish you were here :) Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 7/28/2019 1:41:00 PM Gosh thank you Heidi, what a delightful comment. You write such beautiful lyrics it would be a joy to sing them! Thank you for your lovely visit, always good to hear from you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier Date: 7/28/2019 9:00:00 AM Bravo on so many levels, Ann. A beautiful uplifting poem. Love it. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 7/28/2019 9:13:00 AM Thank so much Line, the whole evening was totally awesome and I am so pleased you love my poem - thank you! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Arturo Michael Date: 7/28/2019 8:32:00 AM You remembered the words...you described you experience well...from start to crescendo...Well done... Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 7/28/2019 8:45:00 AM Many thanks to you Arturo, yes it all went brilliantly and I enjoyed the experience soooo much! Thank you for your lovely comments, I do appreciate them. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/28/2019 7:34:00 AM I ran to the title to make sure you had named this poem the line that LEAPED out of the poem, and of course, you had. Darling poem, Ann. Perfect from beginning to end. Love the title! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 7/28/2019 7:41:00 AM Oh bless you dear Caren for your wonderful comments, so glad you liked it. I cannot wait for our next 'gig' on our Golden Pier on 14 August. Hopefully we won 't get blown away or dive bombed by the seagulls, haha. Have a peaceful Sunday, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/28/2019 6:52:00 AM Kudos Ann on a very delightful performance..quite an accomplishment..congrats! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 7/28/2019 7:09:00 AM Many thanks Vijay for your lovely comments, and congrats. Always good to hear from you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison Date: 7/28/2019 4:00:00 AM FYI I was involved in a charity fundraisers for Parkinson's - I've done 3 in total but the best was when I stood on the stage of the Gaiety theatre and recited 2 poems in front of 600 plus people including my elderly mum:-) Have added this to my faves:-) xx Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 7/28/2019 4:14:00 AM Wow what a fabulous thing to do Jan, that must have been amazing in front of so many people - and I bet they really enjoyed your poetry Jan! Thank you so much for making this a fav.. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison Date: 7/28/2019 3:57:00 AM I wish we could hear a recording of the performance Ann, .I know you sang You Raise me Up which is so fitting and I have tears reading your poem .. so so proud of your achievements especially as my uncle had this condition it really hits home:-) I will request this song is played on Manx Radio on the late show tonight and dedicate it to you:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 7/28/2019 4:10:00 AM Bless you dear Jan, and tears came to my eyes too as we sang YRMU at the end of the show - phew - I don't think there was a dry eye in the house. I will try to tune in to Manx Radio, such a lovely thought Jan - thank you so much. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/28/2019 2:19:00 AM I'm really happy for you Ann and it must have been so rewarding for you. I could just visualise the audience's reaction. Tom Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 7/28/2019 2:27:00 AM Well I'm still up in the sky Tom, it was so uplifting! I was so nervous beforehand as I only joined the choir two weeks ago, but once we started to sing - wow, my nerves drifted away. Our next performance will be on Eastbourne Pier on 14th August and of course each time we are collecting for Parkinson's UK, in the hope that someday they will find a cure. Thanks so much for your lovely comments and have a great Sunday Tom. With kindest thoughts Ann xx