Moonlit Xanadu

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Last night, I dreamed a dream I'd never forget
When my tired eyes sealed shut at the tail-end of dawn 
Morpheus spirited me away to a moonlit Xanadu; a sanctuary
Of beauty and peace. What a dream! It was my safe haven 
For an entire day. I had fun!  I wish I'd revisit again and again

There, all the troubles of the world are non-existent
It's an otherworldly getaway I wish you'd see for yourself
Akin to an Elysian field; absolutely captivating!
You'll be overwhelmed by a multiplicity of dazzling sights
At dawn, butterflies were fluttering in clusters

Over the field, as if all whispering secrets to each other
Hummingbirds were hovering from one bloomed flower to another
And I danced with the nymphs under the afternoon sun
On an elevated tree stump, I sat as though it were my throne
 What a view!  I could see the gorgeous scenery for miles

There, at twilight, fireflies swarmed the firmament generously
The stars were sparkling like diamonds, and birds were tweeting 
Just for me. Moonlight shimmered on a small pond; fishes  
Swimming under all happy and carefree. What a dream it was!  
I wish you were there with me, my true...



Best free verse 2019 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by John Hamilton (Winner: 2nd Place)
Date written and posted: 02/17/2019

FEBRUARY WK 4 ANY FORM,ANY THEME,UPTO 20 lines 
Sponsored by Brian Strand (Winner: 1st Place)
Date written and posted: 02/17/2019

I Dreamed A Dream Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Silent One (Winner: 1st Place)
Date written and posted: 02/17/2019

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Date: 6/30/2019 8:31:00 AM
This splendid poem I remember..worthy of winning every contest, as it does..congrats on your podium win, Edward.
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Date: 6/30/2019 9:06:00 AM
Thank you so much, Vijay:-)
Date: 6/29/2019 8:07:00 PM
Lovely write Edward! Congrats on your win!;)
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/30/2019 6:37:00 AM
Thank you, Brenda:-)
Date: 6/29/2019 7:47:00 PM
Wonderful write Edward, congrats on a fine win!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/30/2019 6:38:00 AM
Thank you so much for my placement, John:-) So honored!
Date: 2/21/2019 6:00:00 AM
Wonderful poem, Edward...love the ending to this...Congratulations on your 1st place win! Charlie
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/21/2019 8:57:00 AM
Thank you very much, Charles!:-)
Date: 2/21/2019 2:53:00 AM
- Hold on to your dreams and follow your heart - Congratulations on your winning poem, Edward :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/21/2019 5:14:00 AM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise!:-)
Date: 2/20/2019 5:12:00 PM
I have read your dream and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/21/2019 5:12:00 AM
Thank you very much, Sara!:-)
Date: 2/20/2019 2:10:00 PM
Wow... Now that was some dream... Your lines creast such imagery, it was like I was there.. One of your best poems, I have read, in my opinion.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/20/2019 3:11:00 PM
Thank you so much for placing me, Silent One!:-) Much obliged
Date: 2/17/2019 12:49:00 PM
Beautiful and delightful, Edward.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/17/2019 12:53:00 PM
Thank you very much, Love!:-)
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