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In My Dreams

As I walked along the beach today My eyes drawn to the sand A precious stone gleamed at me Perched on a golden band I looked around this early morn But no one was in sight No soul to claim this treasure trove And so I thought I might As I pluck it from the surf My fortune seemed complete So I strolled up to a mound of sand And there I took a seat That's when I held it in my hand And rolled it to and fro As the Sun lit up the gold And made the Diamond glow It was then as if a shadow came and covered my delight To think my gain was someones loss It didn't seem quiet right I did not know the reasons It wasn't on Her hand Or how it came to be, to me Half hidden in the sand But when I stood, and turned for home I saw Her standing still With hand out stretched and fingers spread She softly said " I will "

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 3/2/2017 6:04:00 AM
A delightful tale of love meant to be. A 7++ for me.
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Date: 12/17/2016 7:33:00 AM
Love this!!! It is intriguing .. with a sweet surprise ending :)
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Date: 12/12/2016 8:04:00 AM
Hi Jerry. How are you, my friend? I guess fate must give us a little nudge now and then. I always enjoy reading your poems with their great meter and flow. This one I will give a 7 and it will go in my favorites. Hope all is going well with you, my friend..... Robert.
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Date: 12/11/2016 5:05:00 PM
Hi Jerry . Your sense of humour mixed with romantic delight. I so enjoy your unusual style. You command respect for your extensive works too Good shot there
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Date: 11/5/2016 6:41:00 PM
oh what a beauty of a romantic write Jerry - I'm more used to your humourous poems this is fabulous:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/5/2016 11:03:00 AM
Must have been fate
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Date: 11/5/2016 9:21:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poem
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