My Restless Spirit

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My sorrowful spirit rose high above the rainbow,
higher yet, until it reached the snowy peaks
of the ragged mountain.  It was cold there,
though above the severe sun blazed hard.

Here and there rivulets tumbled roughly
down the mountainsides, and occasionally 
meet to form a river that cascaded downwards
towards the high cliff beneath the hills.

The icy waters fell towards the crags,
forming a waterfall of fresh water, producing
a constant melody as the waters hit the plain,
forming a delightful and narrow lake.

Birds above twittered delightfully,
a serene sight and sound that pleased my sad spirit.  
Tall verdant pines exuded delightful fragrance.
How I wish I could stay there forever.   
But my tired body beckoned
and my spirit returned to my lonesome solitary bed.

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Date: 8/7/2024 1:19:00 PM
Victor, congratulations on your win in my contest, I enjoyed your poem a lot, well done, liked the image and music, Constance
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Date: 8/4/2024 2:11:00 PM
Awesome piece as well as the feelings you put through. Sadness across at the same time. You penned so well that moment of inspiration. Thank you for this bright piece. I really loved it.
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Date: 8/1/2024 9:47:00 AM
A lovely place to be in Victor, if only in beautiful dreams. Enjoyed the scene in the read… Hugs, Beryl
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Date: 7/28/2024 10:46:00 PM
We long to linger in places that are calming and pleasing to our senses. But reasoning pulls us back to reality making us think that we should return to our surroundings however lonely and dull it may be. Your descriptions of nature are so beautiful, dear Victor.
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Date: 7/28/2024 5:50:00 AM
The birds above twittered in a delightful symphony, a serene sight and sound that soothed a weary spirit. The tall, verdant pines exuded a delightful fragrance, a scent that you wished could linger forever. Your tired body beckoned, and your soul returned to your solitary bed. Yet, I longed for the journey to continue, because as always the imagery you captured here was truly astounding dear Victor ..Hugs
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Date: 7/28/2024 4:54:00 AM
Victor, such beautiful lines provide perfect insight into your spirit and its wonderful journey! Loved your poem!! Happy Sunday!
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Date: 7/27/2024 11:33:00 AM
Our spirits sometime long to remain behind at certain times or in certain places but our brain, our mind knows we must return , the holiday ends, and reality kicks in. Wonderful poem, great theme. Hugs and blessings, JENNIFER.
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Date: 7/27/2024 7:35:00 AM
Your spirit relates to the surrounding nature. rivulets tumbled roughly down the mountainsides…I feel as though I am there with each descript of the experience. We often feel: How I wish I could stay there forever. But then we must return from vacation or from our dream to our current situation. Hugs, my friend!
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Date: 7/26/2024 1:35:00 PM
- A wonderful poem that touches a heartstring, Victor :) - hugs
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Date: 7/25/2024 4:53:00 PM
Love walking through the imagery you created, but only a dream. Dream meanings some are escaping situations, performance in life, or wishing transition. Enjoyed reading. Hugs my friend
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Date: 7/25/2024 2:23:00 PM
Stunning imagery, icy waters fell from the crags, delightfully done, Victor! I get a feeling we will do it again "Somewhere" xhugs
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Date: 7/25/2024 6:33:00 AM
A pleasant walk that enterained my eyes of your undeniable choice being uniquely singular in its conveyance my friend.
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Date: 7/25/2024 5:47:00 AM
Very beautiful and touching, Victor:)
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Date: 7/24/2024 9:16:00 PM
I miss so many forever places. This poem takes me back to my hiking years. It has a calmness with interest of nature.
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Date: 7/24/2024 8:43:00 PM
Natural tranquility, beauty and grace are conveyed through the vividness of these lovely lines. With your skillful writing, one is transported from a wide awake busy scene, to a bed and a dream. :)
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Date: 7/24/2024 8:19:00 PM
Lovely spirit dream that took me to the heights of mountain peaks and down into the lowland valleys…enjoyed this one, Victor! :)
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Date: 7/24/2024 6:08:00 PM
A journey to lofty peaks and a melancholy return, Very nicely penned
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Date: 7/24/2024 12:40:00 PM
I see the falls i hear the birds, the way youv painted imagery throughout is so picturesque and so captivating, taking us readers on a journey! What a brilliant and beautiful free verse! I love every word in this so well delivered as always dear victor. There are those certain places we wish we could stay forever! Best wishes. Pleasure reading you. Sending you light alwayss
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Date: 7/24/2024 11:13:00 AM
A very nostalgic piece- loved the rivulets running down the mountains image :)
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Date: 7/24/2024 9:04:00 AM
This is captivating with wonderful imagery and a peaceful energy! I too agree it will do well in the contest! Best wishes Victor!
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Date: 7/24/2024 8:16:00 AM
Dear Victor, Well penned that we can go to the mountain top, but we eventually have to come back to the reality of everyday living. I am always reminded that our God is faithful, and one day we will not return to our current state but have a life that he prepares for us. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Date: 7/24/2024 6:58:00 AM
Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Sometimes we search and search when what we are looking for is right under our nose. Sara K
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Date: 7/24/2024 5:51:00 AM
Always emotive, imaginative and impeccable imagery! Hugs
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Date: 7/24/2024 5:45:00 AM
Ahhh those amazing highs. This would have been good for the acme contest. Sadly, as you point out, they don't last long
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Date: 7/24/2024 1:44:00 AM
It's amazing where our mind and dreams takes us Victor and with your words you take the reader on an amazing journey. Tom
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