Like a Bevy of Swallows

Like a bevy of swallows released from a fountain
    the pageantry of a balloon race set in the mountains

  A throng of graduates hurling blue caps in the air 
    ~ so, too, passion's first kiss in a fairy-tale affair

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Date: 1/7/2023 2:58:00 PM
A very meaningful description of the multiple facets and positive faces of life. This poem sparkles and ignites the imagination, Gershon!...ab
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/7/2023 8:05:00 PM
Thank you for the encouragement, Anselmo! ~ Gershon
Date: 1/7/2023 2:23:00 PM
Great one Gershon! Sweet :)
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/7/2023 8:21:00 PM
Thank you so much, Heidi! Light and Illumination! ~gw
Date: 1/7/2023 6:20:00 AM
GW, your romantic side is quote thrilling and I can feel the excitement as I read your words! I love this and the feelling that it gives me!! Well done sir and happy Saturday!!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/7/2023 8:28:00 PM
Mike, my romantic side pales in comparison to yours, truth be told... Looking forward to your next poignant oubturst of passionate poesy! ~ Romeo has nuttin' to worry about from me
Date: 1/7/2023 2:20:00 AM
Wow, that suddenly went air-borne! Elizabeth
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/7/2023 8:30:00 PM
I may become a 'sky-writer!' Thanks, Elizabeth
Date: 1/6/2023 11:33:00 AM
A wonderful write. Enjoy your memories and day writing away............
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Date: 1/6/2023 1:22:00 AM
Love this Gershon, joyful reflections!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/8/2023 7:45:00 PM
Trying my best is all, BJ. Thank you!
Date: 1/6/2023 12:47:00 AM
Lovely poem Gershon
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Date: 1/5/2023 10:42:00 PM
Lovely words Gershon! Im surprised you can remember that far back hehe!! Debx
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