Skies Filled To Heaven

Happiness began in a hot air balloon.
Lovers just married in dreams’ basket did swoon.
Fantasizing forever amid the colorful blue sky.
Two hearts, life betrothed, together did fly.

Ballooning through heavens, oh marvelous sights.
Sparkling stars shone above the city's night-lights.
Fiery drift knew friends watched from below.
Newlyweds soaring together knew love's glow.

Blue skies gave witness to the melodious flight.
And angels were singing at the glorious sight.
All of a sudden came a message from below.
A thousand balloons in colorful glow.

Skies filled to heaven with the fantastic swish.
Balloons came from friends sending their wish.
Happy days, newlyweds; may God bless your life.
Love each new tomorrow as husband and wife.

©  July 24, 2011
Dane Smith-Johnsen

Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest: Happiness is a Balloon 	
Sponsored by: Francine Roberts
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 8/3/2011 1:09:00 PM
A winning congratulations! Caryl
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Date: 7/29/2011 3:31:00 PM
Dane, what a beautiful poem! Thought this one should place higher, but congrats on your win. Lee
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Date: 7/29/2011 1:56:00 PM
Wonderful imagery here...congrats on your win.
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Date: 7/29/2011 1:13:00 PM
Dear Dane, I realy love your take on the contest, comparing newlyweds embarking on a new life to a balloon in flight. Very creative and spiritually inspiring. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/29/2011 10:23:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Dane Ann. Nice going. Have a great weekend. luv Ralph
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Date: 7/29/2011 8:48:00 AM
Beautiful, Dane. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN. Lainie
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Date: 7/29/2011 7:42:00 AM
Congratulations for your win in Francine's "Balloon" contest Dane Ann. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/28/2011 11:38:00 PM
A nice story. congratulations Dane Ann. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/28/2011 11:03:00 PM
congrats Dane on your 10th place win in the contest with this enchanting entry
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Date: 7/28/2011 10:54:00 PM
Congrats Dane Ann on a beautiful win in the balloon contest with this beautiful write .. touching luv..
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Date: 7/25/2011 9:56:00 AM
A lovely entry for Happiness is a Balloon :). This is uplifting and a beautiful way to soar about the Heavens whilst my feet stay firmly planted. Thank you for this.
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