Joanna Daniel Poet Imagism

My Dream Vacation

Wish to wake up surrounded by the snow-capped Alps
Sipping tea in the quiet, quaint villages of Switzerland
Watching the glittering ripples of sapphire blue lakes
Staying in picturesque lakeside hamlets
Overlooking emerald valleys and majestic mountain peaks

Wish to climb the summit of the Matterhorn
To ride in horse-drawn carriages in the village of Zermatt
Journeying through train to Jungfraujoch
Riding cable cars and gondolas over the Lauterbrunnen Valley
Visiting flourishing flower gardens in Interlaken
Enjoying the Swiss Transport Museum in Lucerne

Wish to write about the beauty of Lake Geneva
From within the halls of the famed Chateau de Chillon
Skiing and snowboarding in St. Moritz’s Cresta Run
Stopping by in the Rose Garden and Bear Park
In the stunning Swiss capital of Bern

Wish to go to the Zurich Zoo with my family
Walk the cobbled streets of the Old Town
Strolling toward the Swiss National Museum
Call on the tennis great Roger Federer in his Wollerau home
Watch him practise his game and spend time with his family

Wish to enjoy some Cheese fondue and Älplermagronen
With Rosti and Zürcher Geschnetzelte, a veal dish
It would be wonderful to eat Engadiner Torte
Taste some Huppen wafer biscuits 
And some sweet Swiss chocolate

If I were to go on a vacation,
I would choose Switzerland 
without a second thought
Dreamy and inviting
That’s the place I wish to see.



28th March 2022


For L Milton Hankins' "My Dream Vacation" contest

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John Watt April 4, 2022 at 11:14 AM Jo, these are delightful musings of your dream destination. I hope you are able to make it there some day. I have never visited continental Europe but certainly hope to some day, and the mountains, lakes, and culture of Switzerland are all very appealing. Congratulations on your podium win for this terrific write. Blessings ~ John

Len Gasun April 3, 2022 at 3:24 AM I wish to see this place too. Superb poem my dear friend, Jo. I pray that your dream vacation will be fulfilled someday. Congratulations on your shining win. Thanks for sharing!Hugs

Regina Mcintosh April 2, 2022 at 3:50 AM Congrats with this incredible write! I love it. God bless you with your dream come true. Love, Gina

Beata Agustin April 2, 2022 at 3:18 AM Wow! Congrats! It's my prayer that the Lord will grant your dream vacation... God bless you.

Valsa George April 2, 2022 at 12:38 AM Back to your lovely poem with congratulations on your great win, Jo !

Paula Goldsmith April 1, 2022 at 10:58 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful vacation story/write. Your cheese fondue and sweet Swiss chocolate sound sweet. Have a blessed day/weekend..................

Christuraj Alex April 1, 2022 at 9:24 AM My God! What wishes! Congratulations!

Paulette Calasibetta April 1, 2022 at 7:53 AM Delightful journey wrapped up in the beautiful imagery you have made come alive! Congratulations on your win in the contest! :)Paulette

L Milton Hankins April 1, 2022 at 7:45 AM Congratulations, Jo, on your exquisite dream vacation in Switzerland. Your descriptions were outstanding, sharp, and clear. I think you've convinced me that I should have gone with Deb when she went to Switzerland to visit a friend. Your placement was well-earned!

Susan Ashley March 30, 2022 at 7:31 PM Dear Jo, your elegant poem is enchanting and it’s expressive beauty is indeed dreamy and inviting. I truly hope your heart’s desire is fulfilled someday. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham March 29, 2022 at 8:26 AM I hope that you get there one day Jo. Looks an amazing place. Tom

Victor Buhagiar March 29, 2022 at 2:35 AM I've been to Switzerland many times. Always enjoyed my stay. Lovely descriptions.

Valsa George March 28, 2022 at 9:41 PM Beautifully written Jo ! How fantastic it would be to travel through all these exotic places ! We too would plan a vacation to Switzerland if God wills !

Rico Leffanta March 28, 2022 at 11:51 AM The wind whips across Lake Geneva during January like an icicle piercing your flesh, so best wishes to enjoy your vacation in your dreams! Aloha!

Vijay Pandit March 28, 2022 at 8:06 AM Much enjoyed your dream journey, Jo. Switzerland is a beautiful place--you chose well! Having been there, I would highly recommend. The train ride to Jungfraujoch from Interlaken is simply awesome and being up there is heavenly.