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Resting

My mind is in need of rest just for a moment, brief, a silent little repose here will surely bring to me relief. My heavy eyelids gently fall and shut out the entire world, my hair lays down and relaxes even though it has been curled. I breathe in slowly and deeply my heartbeat settles down, my ears can hear around me the wind's soft whispering sound. It lifts me to a far off place where clouds become my bed, I reach out to grab another like a soft pillow for my head. You can only imagine what I can only see, as I dream a beautiful dream that was meant just for me. Inspired by the painting, "Resting" by Victor Gabriel Gilbert

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Date: 11/10/2014 12:07:00 PM
It's like floating in the air with gently whispering wind lulling you to sleep. It would have been placed much higher had it been in a different category. very nice.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 11/13/2014 2:12:00 AM
Thank you for your lovely comments, Abdul. I really appreciate it! I'm okay with my placement in the contest. Any kind of mention on a winner's list is an honor for me.
Date: 11/9/2014 4:41:00 PM
you painted such a restful picture Kelly congrats on your HM:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 11/12/2014 1:28:00 AM
I appreciate the nice comments and kind congrats. Thank you, Jan! Hugs :)
Date: 8/10/2014 9:23:00 AM
Loved this, SP. The simplicity is refreshing. This piece lulled me into loving it. Great imagery and feel as well. Kudos, Kel! :)
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 8/13/2014 12:43:00 AM
Thank you for the kind comments, Chan! I'm glad you enjoyed this one. It is so nice to have you back on The Soup, my friend! :)
Date: 5/30/2014 11:51:00 PM
Sweet win Kelly,, Love ~SKAT~
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Date: 5/29/2014 4:54:00 PM
HI KELLY, CONGRATULATIONS, enjoying your winning poem in Isaiah's DREAM paint contest.... hugs...Linda
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Date: 5/26/2014 10:36:00 PM
Kelly: Congratulations on your fine winning poem. Love the cloud sequence. Excellent interpretation of the painting. Hugs, SuZ
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/27/2014 10:15:00 PM
Thank you for the kind congrats and the nice comments. I appreciate it very much, Suzanne!
Date: 5/26/2014 2:45:00 PM
Dear Kelly, you surely capture the restful image in the painting with your gentle descriptions. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/27/2014 12:42:00 PM
Thank you for the nice comments and the kind congrats. I appreciate it very much, Carolyn!
Date: 5/26/2014 2:40:00 PM
Of dream of one with no cares, if only ... Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/27/2014 12:26:00 PM
That would be a dream come true, Debbie.... Thank you for the kind congrats!
Date: 5/25/2014 1:58:00 PM
I loved this poem, the imagery is fabulous :)
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/26/2014 12:59:00 PM
Thank you for the nice comments, Angie. I appreciate it very much. I'm happy that you enjoyed my poem :)
Date: 5/20/2014 10:08:00 AM
Bravo Kelly..... Incredible breathtaking.. images going through my head.. I love it... ohhh our beautiful dreams that are just for us... beautiful my friend Brooke
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/21/2014 5:31:00 PM
Thank you for the wonderful comments, Brooke. It really means so much to me. I'm happy that you enjoyed this one, my friend!
Date: 5/19/2014 3:56:00 PM
that was really a cute line about hair relaxing even though it is curled. How clever!! I sure enjoyed this one. You used resting like i did , instead of "dream" title. I hope it is good luck for us!~
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Date: 5/17/2014 8:40:00 PM
Composing poems inspired by paintings is a beautiful endeavor Kelly. You have done so very deftly. It is wise to cherish our private worlds. J.A.B.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/20/2014 12:33:00 AM
Thank you so much, Justin. Your positive comments meant a lot to me!.... Paintings can be a great inspiration. I love to immerse myself into them, because it allows me to become someone else for awhile. Almost like an actor taking on a new role. I can imagine their emotions and just write as if I were that person, and bring them to life.
Date: 5/16/2014 11:43:00 PM
Dear Kelly: Well done. Good read. Great write. Leon
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/18/2014 12:42:00 PM
Thank you very much, Leon!
Date: 5/16/2014 7:31:00 PM
A good theme.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/17/2014 9:32:00 PM
Thank you, Muhammad!

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