Off To See the Wiz

OFF TO SEE THE WIZ Here I am: that “horse of a different color”, purple, pink and white off to see the wizard to ask for wings for flight. I’m trotting hot to see the Wiz who I heard can do a lot like giving the Scarecrow a brain so he could actually appear sane! And that coward, the Lion, wanted to be brave. Poor little Dorothy, he really wanted to save. The Tinman was just an empty can. He had no beating heart but now he’s in love with a pretty little tart. So surely he’ll give me wings so I can sail above as poor homesick Dorothy dreams about the home she loves. She has a beautiful voice and if she had her choice she’d get her wish to fly too over the rainbow like the bluebirds do. She could ride upon my back and we’d sail through the sky over the beautiful rainbow. Oh, how I wish I could fly! By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright: 11/23/2018 "All Rights Reserved"

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Date: 8/6/2020 8:55:00 PM
I love the whimsy and creativity of this one. It appealed to me in every way, maybe too because I live in Kansas and love The Wizard of Oz.
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Carole Duet
Date: 8/6/2020 9:51:00 PM
Thanks, Caren. I love The Wizard of Oz too...hence, this poem. It looks like the video doesn't work any more though. It was the iconic song with the original characters in it Anyway, I'm so glad you liked this one. Carole :D
Date: 12/10/2018 12:32:00 PM
Oh, this is such a lovely poem, Carole. Loved it! Congratulations on your win :) x
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/11/2018 11:58:00 AM
Thank you so much, Francesca. Carole :D
Date: 12/6/2018 5:42:00 AM
You flew to the top of the list with this one Carole, many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/7/2018 7:19:00 PM
Thank you, Jan. Carole :D
Date: 12/5/2018 10:52:00 PM
Great imagination and imagery, Carole, enjoyed reading. .. ... .Congratulations on your 1st place win!
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/7/2018 7:20:00 PM
Thanks, Eve. Carole :D
Date: 12/5/2018 7:14:00 AM
Congrats on your top win Carol..
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/5/2018 3:26:00 PM
Thanks, Joseph. Carole :D
Date: 12/5/2018 5:32:00 AM
Wouldn't it be lovely to fly...lol Love this one, Carole. Congratulations on your top win and thank you for supporting my contest...Happy Holidays :) Charlie
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Carole Duet
Date: 12/5/2018 3:27:00 PM
Thank you so much, Charlie. I never expected to get a 1st place. I am so surprised and happy. Happy holidays to you too! Carole :D
Date: 11/27/2018 6:01:00 PM
I hope he makes you into a unicorn pegasus! For that you are when you write, Eve!
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Carole Duet
Date: 11/27/2018 6:47:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea. i love unicorns, but I'm NOT Eve! lol Carole :D
Date: 11/26/2018 5:05:00 PM
Not only a trip down memory lane, but a journey into your wonderful poetry,,love this,
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Carole Duet
Date: 11/26/2018 8:44:00 PM
Well thank you so much, Harry! What a nice comment.... Carole :D
Date: 11/25/2018 11:21:00 PM
Excellent poem Carole. Great rhyming, and dear to my heart the movie. Watched it so many times. I love this version of the song, I see from below that you are going to attach a video. Maybe you can consider this one. A fave for sure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I
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Carole Duet
Date: 11/26/2018 3:37:00 PM
Thank you, Maria, for your lovely comment, the FAVE and for the video suggestion. Carole :D
Date: 11/25/2018 8:47:00 AM
Excellent take on this theme... great flow and rhymes...
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Carole Duet
Date: 11/25/2018 8:33:00 PM
Thanks, ZZ. Carole :D
Date: 11/23/2018 4:33:00 PM
This was FUN to read!!! Thank you for taking me on a trip down memory lane! :)
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Carole Duet
Date: 11/23/2018 6:26:00 PM
You are welcome, Ian, and thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. Carole :D
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