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Suddenly Swans

Gazing across still waters I sit and dream my day away no ripples upon this glass mirrored lake serene tranquility seeping within Yet somewhere from the distance a gentle sound wafts past my ears my eyelids heavy slowly closing whilst soaking up the atmosphere I dream of dancers all in white gossamer feathers are fluttering and as I open up my eyes in amazement... suddenly swans Gliding gracefully over the lake pirouetting as their show begins hundreds exquisitely take to the stage for this their ballet is theirs to perform The music begins to intoxicate and the dancers entice me closer sitting up high Swan Lake I espy Suddenly swans serenade my soul... Written 6th April 2019 Contest: Suddenly Swans Date judged: 26th April 2019 no placement Contest Name:Writing Challenge 4, May 2019, No Placement Sponsor: Dear Heart FIRST PLACE Contest: Verse a favoured theme Sponsor: Brian Strand FIRST PLACE

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David Drowley

Date: 7/9/2019 2:29:00 PM

Ann, Congratulations on your win! I'm loving those swans. David

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/9/2019 6:42:00 PM

Hello David, how nice to meet you and thank you so much for your congrats. So glad you loved the swans! With kindest thoughts Ann xx ,

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/8/2019 7:29:00 PM

Another first place and much deserved Ann. Congratulations! You know I loved this poem! : ) xxoo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/9/2019 12:36:00 AM

Thank you so much Connie, I was delighted to get first place in Brian's recent contest and I thank you for your lovely comments dear Connie. With kindest thoughts Ann xx ps I recently read your Luna's light poem and found it exquisite!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/2/2019 2:32:00 PM

oh gosh takes me back to seeing Swan lake many years ago - I took some pictures of swans only the other week !. many congrats on your top spot in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/2/2019 3:11:00 PM

Many thanks Jan for your congrats and I was so pleased to get top spot! Swan Lake is a ballet I love and I saw it a few years back at the Royal Albert Hall - in the round, and it was wonderful and brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for your visit Jan, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France

Date: 6/2/2019 11:29:00 AM

Ann, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful poem ~

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/2/2019 3:04:00 PM

Thank you so much Constance for my top place in your contest. I am so thrilled and really happy you liked my poem. I always enjoy entering your contests and do so appreciate the time and dedication involved in sponsoring and judging them - thank you Constance! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/1/2019 11:55:00 PM

This is such an amazing poem Ann. Big Congratulations on your First Place win! xxoo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/2/2019 12:20:00 AM

Thank you so much Connie for your wonderful compliment and so glad you enjoyed my poem. I really do appreciate your visit Connie - thank you! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/9/2019 12:40:00 AM

Why are you not writing plays, Ann? I have a feeling you would be a fantastic playwright. Or is that your secret life?

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/9/2019 1:00:00 AM

Wow, thank you for that amazing compliment Caren, I always enjoyed writing stories when I was a child, but sadly no secret life for me, haha. Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/6/2019 8:33:00 AM

A peaceful poem with vision of hundreds of beautiful swans. Very nice :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/6/2019 9:14:00 AM

Yes isn't that a wonderful vision Heidi. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and I wish you a peaceful weekend dear Heidi. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/6/2019 7:12:00 AM

Ooh, hundreds take to the stage! Imagine that!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/6/2019 7:18:00 AM

Yes it would be utterly magical Kim, and as Swan Lake is my favourite ballet my imagination has run a little wild! Thanks for your visit with kindest swanlike thoughts Ann xx