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The Mysterious Gift

She walked along the narrow path. Along the side of the lonely stream. Her golden hair was wet and stuck haphazardly to her face. That face that was so tanned fruit of summer swimming in the lake nearby. Her hands were cupped, one over the other. It's a present for you, said she. I wondered what she hid. She smiled and pirouetted lively on the wet, dewy grass. She made as if to turn back, then stuck out her tongue. Get your present, she taunted. I was slightly irritated but decided to comply. Slowly, she pleaded and opened her hand. Out jumped a small green frog and sprang into the stream. She laughed, a melody of joy. And I? I felt I was In a whirlwind of mad emotions. Was I like the frog? Was I a prisoner of her love? Only to escape when she let go? How childish she was! I looked deep in her green eyes, So full of innocent joy. I smiled, then kissed her deep; Then, hand in hand we turned back home.

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Date: 10/8/2024 8:09:00 PM
wonderful romantic capricious scene with great imagery. enjoyed reading my friend.
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Date: 10/1/2024 3:45:00 PM
aww what a cute poem Victor, your tales are always so wonderfully descriptive! hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/1/2024 3:21:00 PM
Interesting. Good poem that reminds me of the fairytale, "the Frog Prince". Perhaps you got out of there just in time.
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Date: 10/1/2024 8:07:00 AM
Oh what a deep write this is dear victor, this is one of those poems that just flow so seamlessly and was easy to read and grasp. And i saw through your vivid imagery. So descriptive and captivating! What especially hits strongly for me is “ Was I like the frog? Was I a prisoner of her love? Only to escape when she let go?” so soulful! Pleasure reading! Sending you light always
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Date: 10/1/2024 5:34:00 AM
She sounds like she has managed to keep the inner child within, a beautiful way to be. Beautifully written my dear friend Victor, and I agree with Rose, Hallmark would love your poems. Love and hugs
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Date: 10/1/2024 3:59:00 AM
You should be writing for Hallmark dear Victor, your words are captivating. Love this , a fav
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Date: 9/30/2024 5:43:00 PM
So sweet in a memorable moment! Hugs ~ Kim
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Date: 9/30/2024 3:39:00 PM
hmmm, I thought maybe these were little kids but at the end, I don't think so. haha
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Date: 9/30/2024 2:58:00 PM
Beautiful Victor, how sweet, to be young and playful is the loveliest time of one’s life, if one’s allowed to be that way, I wasn’t unfortunately… Beryl
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Date: 9/30/2024 1:52:00 PM
Wonderful poem, Victor captures a fleeting moment of youthful love and innocence, emphasizing the joy and innocence of a shared experience between two young individuals. It reflects on the complexities of love and the feelings of freedom and entrapment that can accompany it.
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Date: 9/30/2024 10:19:00 AM
The wonder of the unexpected and unpredictable! The beauty of spontaneity.. the tolerance and joy of lovers.. the innocence of moments in time! You always carry your avid reader to new feels and thoughts and setting! It is a deep pleasure to read you dear Victor.. What you write of poetry is of great worth! Hope you are doing great.. God bless you. My deepest regards.
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Date: 9/30/2024 9:09:00 AM
A nice ending to this lovely verse, Very nicely done
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Date: 9/30/2024 9:04:00 AM
Such a lovely ending Victor. Great story line. I felt your emotions through it all and in the end you got the prize...
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Date: 9/30/2024 3:27:00 AM
Ahh!! How romantic except for the frog. LOL..I would not want the frog in the scene. LOL..Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K
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Date: 9/30/2024 12:42:00 AM
Woah, this piece indeed feels like a rollercoaster of emotions and conveys so much more than what just meets the eye! Your poetic skills are top notch here and I also love how you've carved those emerald descriptions of her essence with " looked deep in her green eyes", "Out jumped a small green frog" So impeccably crafted with depth and an intriguing ambience of a passionate saga ~
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Date: 9/29/2024 10:17:00 PM
A pleasantly romantic story of delightful images, playfulness, and a very satisfying, happy ending. Much enjoyed, my friend. :)
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