Long Gone Tomorrows 8x8

As I search through the centuries
exploring ancient dynasties
This idea is sown in my head
To see the lives they led, instead
of records, names and dates and times
Imagining their storylines
Dreaming of their loves and sorrows 
Picturing long gone tomorrows

8x8 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: PS Awtry
Date: 8th November 2018
4th placement

Contest ALL YOURS (Jan 22)
Sponsor Brian Strand
N/A
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Gauthier Avatar
November 16, 2018 at 11:18 AM
Back with more congrats, Ann.
Gilmour Avatar
November 16, 2018 at 1:16 PM
Thank you so much Line for your congrats, kindest thoughts Ann x
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 8:28 PM
I adore ancient history Ann so I loved your entry. Congratulations on your HM!
Gilmour Avatar
November 14, 2018 at 12:49 AM
Thank you Connie, I appreciate your comments and congrats, kindest thoughts Ann x
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 2:06 PM
A thought provoking piece Ann, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
Gilmour Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 6:37 PM
Thank you Jan for your congrats, I was delighted to get an honorable mention. Kindest thoughts Ann x
Awtry Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 12:23 PM
Ann, congratulations on your beautiful poem and on your win. Thank you for entering the contest :)
Gilmour Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 6:47 PM
Wow, thank you PS, I loved entering your competition and am feeling quite overwhelmed with all the lovely comments I have received after my win. Kindest thoughts Ann x
Gauthier Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 12:12 PM
Back with well deserved congrats, Ann .
Gilmour Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 6:48 PM
Thank you Line for returning with congrats, really appreciate it. Kindest thoughts Ann x
Watson Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 12:06 PM
Very well done Ann. A thought-provoking use of these few lines.
Gilmour Avatar
November 13, 2018 at 6:50 PM
Thank you so much Wendy, so nice of you to comment. Kindest thoughts Ann x
Leiser Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 5:53 PM
Nicely written, Ann! I enjoyed your poem. Good luck in the contest :)
Gilmour Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 7:04 PM
Thank you Laura for your welcome comments, good to hear from you and sending kindest thoughts Ann x
Gauthier Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 10:04 PM
Beautiful, Ann. Love it.
Gilmour Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 1:17 AM
Thank you so much Line for your lovely comments. Keep safe and sending kindest thoughts Ann x
Krutsinger Avatar
November 8, 2018 at 8:48 PM
Nicely done, Ann, and it was not easy. So good luck in the contest! And I am glad you are jumping into these; it is so much fun for us, and helps us try new things!
Gilmour Avatar
November 9, 2018 at 1:15 AM
Wow, thank you so much Caren, I am loving the competitions and have found my poems have been succesful in some! Sending you love today, keep safe, Ann x
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