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Town Children

TOWN CHILDREN Deep in the midst of dawning view Children awaken to a fresh morning dew Eyes heavy with sleeping Still in their beds While the chattering of neighbors Irritate their heads Deep in the midst of eyes awakening Telephones ringing becomes disabling Minds trying to engage Amid the noise Another day in a town That’s lacking poise Deep in the midst of some town avenues Children, out the door, meet mufflers spew Visions of soon visiting The country side Propel their young legs To dream in stride While…Deep in the midst of some country side lanes Children, not so different, find faults and complain Minds trying to engage Still in their beds While visions of town life Dance in their heads Deep in the midst of a dawning view Children awaken to a fresh morning dew Another day in the country That’s lacking poise So tired of the country life Needing noise © 10/02/2019

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Robert Johnson

Date: 11/17/2019 7:39:00 AM

Wow, good take on the grass is always greener theme Debra. I would love to live in a place like New York City, but, let's get real huh? :) lol <3 :)

Mark Peterson

Date: 10/19/2019 6:52:00 PM

What an engaging, imaginative write. Well constructed rhymes cloaking a genuine message, offered up with consummate skill. Very much enjoyed.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/15/2019 5:38:00 PM

ohh, this is a remarkable write capturing the unnecessary desire for urban life...what we don't have, we want to get, debra... thanks for your positive feedback... huggs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/14/2019 9:58:00 AM

I like your take on the contest. I too wrote one for the contest.

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/8/2019 9:09:00 PM

Lovely rhyme my friend...great entry if not too late Debra...^WW^ :o)

Silent One

Date: 10/6/2019 1:07:00 PM

Your poems create great imagery... Just a tip Debra, when entering contests, names are not allowed. So, if you have entered this one, you may have to remove your name or it may not get placed..

Debra Squyres
Date: 10/6/2019 3:49:00 PM

Thank you... I removed it but it had already been read. Probably already disqualified if it was not allowed. I did not see No names listed under the contest though.. only date it. OH well... what will be will be.