The Future Is Now

in shady glens the wild iris bloom like jewels strewn on dark velvet in shadows the forest keeps her secrets life abounds in its silence the fawn waits patiently leaves rustled in the wind-early man walked softly close your eyes and dream of places untouched by man the future is now
Barbara Gorelick written for Constance La France and her contest 4-in-1
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 11:33 PM
This is so cool. It feels like time standing still in past and present. Dreaming of future. Loved the way the whole thing unfolded. Congratulaitons, Barbara.
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March 7, 2011 at 6:26 PM
Wonderful write !Congrats Barbara on your win in the contest---kashinath
Mehta Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Congratulations on the tenth place win in the contest of Constance, Barbara
Neels Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 1:29 PM
BG congratulations on your win with this beauty :)
Brown Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Congratulations on your winning poem in Constance's "Nature, Four In One" contest Barbara. Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 12:33 AM
This was truly an awesome write dear B G. Warm congrats
Horsman Avatar
March 6, 2011 at 11:04 PM
awesome poem, different in its protest at man and his devastation. really love this. congras Harry
Devonshire Avatar
March 6, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Congrats on your win, dear LNC! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
March 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Congrats BG on your exciting win in Constance's contest with these rare and beautiful words luv.. enjoy another chart topping poem and win ...
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February 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM
beautifully writen. john h loving iii
Sapp Avatar
February 27, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Nicely done Barbara! Unfortunately, just a little over 3% of the United States is untouched by man, according to then forest service and the Sierra club.
La France Avatar
February 27, 2011 at 2:16 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 27, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Super entry BG .. good luck in the new contest.. your words flow together so beautifully.. keeping the elegance of Nature bright..
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February 27, 2011 at 10:40 AM
A beautiful write, enjoyed.
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February 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM
The beautiful places that are yet untouched by man eventually will become only a dream. I watched a documentary of plastic found in the untouched depth of the ocean. Very descriptive and I could close my eyes and walk the path. God Bless Phyl
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February 27, 2011 at 8:04 AM
Hi Barbara. Thanks for your kind comment. This a an absolutely beautiful work. I walked this path in your words. The very best in the contest. Eamon
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February 27, 2011 at 7:58 AM
awonderful write as rich as " jewels strewn on dark velvet, barbara... winning wishes to you! :) huggs, nette
Devonshire Avatar
February 27, 2011 at 7:51 AM
I continue to dream of places untouched by man, dear LNC. Would have preferred to live in the time of early man. This is eloquent and powerful. Goes to my faves and I think it will be a winner. I won't have time to write for this contest, but did try John Freeman's and Carol's because I could write them quickly. I am out of town until Wednesday, but wanted to say hi. Will call you after I'm home. Love you and your poetry, Carolyn
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February 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM
Nice string with the continuity in the theme of nature places untouched, barbara
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