The Road Not Taken - Wiz

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I'm a simple Kansas farm girl In the city of emerald spires Adventures, tall, I've left behind With witches, spells and fires A cyclone tore me from my kin And the homestead where I was It set me down in strangeness This dazzling land called "Oz" A scarecrow, lion and man of tin Have helped me find my way To this green and gleaming city But they know that I can't stay Risking their lives to bring me To a wizard, unknown but wise His promise is to take me home So, I'm making my goodbye's A priceless lesson I have learned - There's no place quite like home This journey was far too chancy Hence, no further shall I roam Yet, I've found such special folks Of them, life makes no copies A charming witch named Glinda (And oh, those wondrous poppies!) I've grown a lot in soul and limb And life's wisdom, I'll now heed ... Still ... The yellow brick road was SO much fun ... Now ... where's the RED one lead? Written and submitted on November 29, 2018 For the "Off To See The Wizard" Poetry Contest Charles Messina, Judge & Sponsor

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/5/2018 10:30:00 PM

That last couplet was such a corker, my friend. Delightfully daring! Congrats on your win in the contest, and Season's Best! ~ Gershon

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:53:00 AM

Many kind thanks, Gershon, I always appreciate your thoughtful comments, Friend! :-)

Carole Duet

Date: 12/5/2018 4:11:00 PM

I love the ending, Greg. In fact, I like the whole poem! And, congrats on your placement in the contest. Carole :D

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:53:00 AM

Oh, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Carole - many thanks and blessings to you, my friend! :-) <3

Eve Roper

Date: 12/5/2018 9:03:00 AM

Great imagination and imagery, Greg, enjoyed reading. .. ... .Congratulations on your 2nd place win!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:52:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Eve, much appreciated, Friend! :-) <3

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/5/2018 6:55:00 AM

Such a great, well-written poem, Greg! However, you did the same as did and interpreted the character was to be an existing one from within the story. I was Dorothy also in my poem! At least we made the list for a good write. Congrats! Sandra :):)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:52:00 AM

That's very sweet, Sandra, and I thank you so much! I totally missed that it had to be a new character - I thought it had to be a character from the original, but ANY character ... I don't feel so bad now knowing somebody else missed it, too, lol, (but you didn't have to do it to make me feel better! ;-) ). Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Charles Messina

Date: 12/5/2018 6:24:00 AM

As usual, a great write Greg. It is well deserved of a top win but I didn't see where you were a new character and that is what I asked for. But none-the-less fantastic poetry my dear friend. Thank you for supporting my contest and Happy Holidays! ~Charlie

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:50:00 AM

Oh, thank you for bestowing some grace upon me, Charles, I totally missed that! I read directions too fast sometimes, yet ask for clarity in my own contests - a bit of hypocrisy there this time, I guess, (I need to slow down!). Blessings, My Poet Brother, many thanks and happy holidays to you and yours! :-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/29/2018 6:06:00 PM

so you are Dorothy herself!! Great job, my friend. I have a really SILLY and whimsical idea for this one. I sure hope I can pull it off. I need to do Constance's contest, which closes soon. Oh, much to do!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 11/30/2018 12:07:00 AM

Thanks so much, Andrea, I so appreciate it ... the best of luck with those, I will have to track them down. Blessings, Buddy! :-) <3