Long Distant Dream

I meander through verdant valley
where meadows collide in windswept jade,
hillsides bathe in summer sunshine
and oceans of clouds, commit to shade.

Moorland sheep laze in woolly clusters
creating footpaths upon the hill,
busy hedgerow a rural city
scar of an era, is town head mill.

Vibrant coppice alive with creatures
leafy towers caress morning mist,
sunlight shines on distant window
across the valley, a sapphire twist.

Crag and beacon rise majestic
standing stone a monument to thrall,
sculptured by marauding seasons
an ancient culture’s, rocky stall.

Yet to chance upon misty patterns
softly sketched upon the hill,
I will savour these happy moments
awakening to, a distant trill.


Wharfedale, Yorkshire England

© Harry J Horsman  2001
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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February 23, 2016 at 8:43 AM
This has so much power and exquisite description. Wonderful.
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March 27, 2014 at 11:32 AM
Harry, Congratulations, on your own favorite poem. Stay Xool *xox* Forever LINDA
Johnson Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 7:27 PM
Beautifully descriptive. a great poem. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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March 21, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Congrats Harry! Very descriptive and picturesque. // paul
Onclaud Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 11:46 AM
incredible write on nature, harry.. definitely no.1.. sweet congrats!.. huggs
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March 21, 2014 at 11:04 AM
Congratulations harry another brilliant write my friend xx
Mehta Avatar
March 21, 2014 at 6:50 AM
It was a great pleasure to read one of your best and favorite poem. Congrats on the win, harry. Hello, How are you? not much seen on PS
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December 8, 2012 at 6:35 PM
Congratulations once again... i like the sheep image.. your poem brought me closer to the depth of your mind...always~pd
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January 22, 2012 at 12:02 AM
Harry, Congratulations, in Matt's wonderful contest. Have a great one, always & forever PD
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January 20, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Beautifully written Harry, a huge congratulations on your first place win, Greg
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January 20, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Wonderful imagery here harry.Congrats on your 1st place win in the contest.
Brown Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 6:11 AM
Congratulations on your top win in Matt's "Anything" contest Harry. Love, Carol
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January 19, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Glad you listened to me and realized how good this was, Harry. Or you already knew it when you placed it in this other contest. Congratulations on a very well deserved place!!
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January 19, 2012 at 8:14 PM
Congrats on 1rst place in my "Anything" poem! So for the delayed results...
Brown Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 6:45 AM
Congratulations on your win in Frank Herrera's "Fondest Memory" contest Harry. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 11:23 PM
What an observant eye and descriptive words make up your vivid memories. Congratulations on your win Frank. Well deserved. Love, Joyce
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December 20, 2010 at 11:01 PM
Enjoyed reading this beauty again Harry :) Super congrats on your win with this :) --nikko :) Have a wonderful Christmas!
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December 20, 2010 at 10:29 PM
poignancy reigns, harry... a gem of glittering of beaded wordings… kudos for a well-deserved win!!.. nette
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December 20, 2010 at 8:47 PM
How did I ever miss seeing this one before. This is one of your best. Harry. What an awesome picture you create here.Very descriptive. Congratulations!! Luv, Andrea
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December 20, 2010 at 8:46 PM
A wonderful memory Harry. many congratulations for this win.
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December 20, 2010 at 7:35 PM
Thank you for sharing Wharfedale's beauty with us, Harry. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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December 20, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Such a excellent sketching you have presented in your poem! Congratulations on this wonderful winning entry! Love, Carrie
Mehta Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of frank, harry
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December 20, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Congrats Harry on your big win in the Fondest Memories contest with this superb write and entry my friend.. another well deserved top ten victory tonight.. enjoy your sweet success with luv... awesome..luv..
Brown Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Congratulations Harry on your win in Deborah Guzzy's contest "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". Love, Carol
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