Imagination

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Written - 24th June 2025

Imagination can fly one away
To those places where one’s fantasy’s stray
 Hitching a lift upon a passing cloud
Seeing the world anew, from upside down.

Imagine being on a sunny beach
When the possibilities out of reach
Soaking up the sun, swimming in the sea
Wearing only trunks or a bikini.

Envisage the summer love never ceased
Flowers in one’s hair, a signal of peace
Dancing in the streets, a hippie’s delight
In San Francisco, from morn to night.

Imagine how wonderful life could be
If all folk on earth lived in unity
Across the world all people holding hands
Happy as lambs and babies in their prams.

Picture a smile upon everyone’s face
Imagine all folk blessed with pure divine grace.

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/1/2025 11:53:00 PM

My dear, dear friend, that would be a Utopia, fortunately our poetic minds allow us to think how great that sounds. Perfectly you have described a happy, content Planet Earth but Reality is grimmer however, theft, murder power and starvation. I WISH YOUR POEM COULD COME TRUE! HUGS GALORE, Jennifer.

Rowena Velasco

Date: 7/25/2025 11:09:00 PM

The sunny beach and carefree love evoke a perfect, dreamy escape, while the closing vision of universal harmony feels truly uplifting. A lovely reminder of the power of imagination to inspire better days.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 7/27/2025 7:04:00 PM

Thank you Rowena, your words are encouraging, pleased you enjoyed the read… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/25/2025 9:41:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your lovely "Imagination" write. What a great ending... "Good Luck" We both did this one. I was off the computer for a week and now way behind. Have a wonderful day/weekend writing away.......

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 7/27/2025 7:03:00 PM

Thank you Paula, I’m pleased you enjoyed the read. Read your poem it’s lovely… Beryl (I can see now that I didn’t read the instructions properly, should only have written ten lines.)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/25/2025 8:49:00 AM

Sorry I have not written much these months. Your poem is brilliant and full of imagination. Wishing you the best of luck. Hugs.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 7/27/2025 6:59:00 PM

Thank you Victor, I’m so pleased you liked this poem, your words mean a lot. I won’t forget you poet pal… Hugs, Beryl

Victor Buhagiar
Date: 7/26/2025 8:43:00 AM

Don't forget me. I get lost quickly enough.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/24/2025 5:39:00 PM

lovely poem...reminds me a bit of John Lennon's song, "Imagine." I love the positive energy in your poem. Best wishes with the contest, Sara

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 7/24/2025 6:42:00 PM

Sara, I thought of John Lennon’s song too, as I was writing this poem for the contest. Thank you for the comments and best wishes… Beryl

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 7/24/2025 10:59:00 AM

Dear Beryl, I felt myself drifting on those “passing clouds,” caught between laughter and longing for all the places fantasy dares to go. I felt I was viewing out a window thrown open where the golden light of a beach, the swirl of ‘60s freedom, the deepest wish for a world linked hand-in-hand. As John Lennon said, "Imagine all the people..." Summer Blessings, My Dear Beryl, Daniel I love how you let Imagination be both the engine and the wings.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 7/24/2025 1:23:00 PM

Thank you dear Daniel for your uplifting review, I’m pleased the poem took you on the imaginary view. Summer blessings returned to you… Beryl