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In Summer's Light

Summer has laid its beauty at my feet
The quivering grasses beckon me
to find my inner child
To set me free a little while, so I can see beyond the miles

To feel the grass between my toes
and forge a path to take me home 
beyond the sea of margins, 
that want to close me in.

With meadows, all around me, tall and wild,
the troubled trials of worry tumble down.  
The walls of sorrow crumble, beneath the rising sun,
which shines it's light upon the fields where I am free to run.

The dawn, so gracious to my eyes,
throws caution to the wind.
It pushes me to be a friend to earth and wind and sky.
It leaves the glory in my hand, and keeps me wanting more.
I will shield my eyes against the glare, and let my childhood soar.

Let me cherish just one moment, to breathe in summer's air.
where I can lean on the breast of silence, 'til the moment disappears



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5/15/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Gauthier Avatar
May 19, 2018 at 10:06 PM
Beautiful, Carrie. A most deserving win.
Gentry Avatar
May 16, 2018 at 8:41 PM
Congratulations on your win! Well done.
Ashley Avatar
May 16, 2018 at 5:37 PM
Carrie, summertime is the perfect time to let your inner child roam free to 'see beyond the miles' and let go of adult sorrows, trial and tribulations. It seems we forget how to truly let go and 'play' as we get older. I love the spirit, the introspection and the artistic expression of your beautiful poem. Congratulations on your excellent win! ~Susan
Carber Avatar
May 16, 2018 at 9:22 AM
Quite nice, Carrie-- congrats! Especially liked the 3rd stanza (though I think 'it's' is a typo)
Austin Avatar
July 19, 2016 at 11:12 AM
"To find my inner child." GREat line. Enjoyed the reading. Congrats. Love, dver
Dietrich Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 6:33 PM
this is so beautiful, Carrie. Wow. And it was a treat to hear YOUR voice. A little girlish, which is sweet! I think mine is a bit that way too.
Babcock Avatar
May 28, 2016 at 12:40 PM
Lovely Carrie. Glad that summer is almost here. Still have to figure out how to use this audio thing. Been to busy with things to even have a good look. love phyl
La France Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 3:29 PM
Carrie, the poem is beautiful and to hear you reading it was delightful, 7
Smith Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 3:06 PM
Very lovely Carrie...It was nice to hear you recite the poem.
Leiser Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 12:01 AM
Love hearing your voice expressing your awesome poem, Carrie! Great job, too! Someday maybe I'll figure out how to use the audio!
Roper Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 9:47 PM
Congratulation on your win!
Roper Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 9:44 PM
Beautiful, Carrier, :-) Hugs Eve
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 12:10 PM
HI Carrie, I haven't been around for ages but I am taking a look around and had to look you up... Great i just love this one xx
Teagan Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 10:55 AM
oh goodness, this is ... breathtaking. I especially love the third stanza. Very nice Carrie. Did I miss your birthday??? Hope it was lovely. Hugs OH and faves on this poem...
Onclaud Avatar
May 24, 2016 at 1:09 PM
ohh, carrie, belated happy birthday to one a i admire so much...keep us all inspired with your brilliant poetry!..huggs
Babcock Avatar
May 21, 2016 at 10:16 AM
A beautiful poem Carrie with warm thoughts. Wishing you my friend a very Happy Birthday. May you have a blessed day and enjoy each and every moment. Hugs love phyl
Devnath  Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 4:07 PM
Excellent beauty is hidden in this poem. Really well done. Congrats on your beautiful win. A 7++. Loved always my lovely friend, bl
Haight Avatar
May 18, 2016 at 3:14 PM
Carrie, congratulations on your nice placement in 'Summer Sight' Premiere Contest! Hugs, Sandra
Roper Avatar
May 18, 2016 at 1:58 PM
A breathtaking poem, Carrie, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Scars Avatar
May 17, 2016 at 8:46 PM
Carrie, a perfect poem for the contest..breathtakingly beautiful, congrats on your placement :)-luloo
Negron Flores Avatar
May 17, 2016 at 8:30 PM
Congratulations Carrie on the placement of the contest
Cheema Avatar
May 16, 2016 at 10:57 AM
Lovely Carrie!
Bauer Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 7:28 PM
carrie - this is just beautiful! best of luck in the contest - i'd rate this one right at the top!
Williams Gault Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 2:17 PM
You created such a carefree summer scene, this was so serene. Wonderful write.
Parker Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 1:56 PM
to take a deep breath in nature and allow it to fill your senses...relaxing in its finest..good luck in the contest..should do well
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