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In twenty years from now, I float in air. Small remnants of my poetry remain In my friends memories, they're everywhere, They smile at them, for I am free of pain. My one book dances everywhere on stage. Its pages live in bright-lit evening moon. I watch intent, unseen, I'll never age; I hum while they dance: ethereal tune. My friends and family will once a year Remember how I used to make them laugh, Or maybe cry, or both, but I can hear Them drink to me, from this crystal carafe They'll rise each year, in early morning skies A green balloon, the colour of my eyes *** 3d place in contest: YOU twenty years from now Sponsor: Brenda Chiri May 1, 2017

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Date: 5/31/2017 7:44:00 AM
I enjoyed reading this one again Darren.
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Darren White
Date: 5/31/2017 7:59:00 AM
I like it that you came back to read :)
Date: 5/7/2017 7:39:00 PM
I have returned to congratulate you on a terrific win, Duir! I love this sonnet!
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Darren White
Date: 5/8/2017 12:33:00 AM
Thanks so much Budgie my friend :)
Date: 5/6/2017 8:25:00 AM
Congrats, I'm glad you entered!
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Darren White
Date: 5/6/2017 8:29:00 AM
Thank you, I am too :)
Date: 5/5/2017 3:41:00 PM
Congrats on your win Darren
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Darren White
Date: 5/6/2017 8:29:00 AM
Joseph, thank you :)
Date: 5/5/2017 3:07:00 PM
Nice job Darren!!!
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Darren White
Date: 5/5/2017 3:10:00 PM
Thank you Jeremy :D
Date: 5/5/2017 5:35:00 AM
Wonderful sonnet Darren, I think your poetry will be remembered and recited for centuries to come, your an inspiration. :)
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Darren White
Date: 5/6/2017 8:28:00 AM
Roy, thank you so very much, you make me smile and shy :)
Date: 5/4/2017 1:27:00 AM
Wow! Words are amazingly blending! Surely your words will remain forever continue writing to inspire beginners!
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Darren White
Date: 5/4/2017 1:31:00 AM
Thank you very much for your wonderful compliment!
Date: 5/2/2017 6:24:00 PM
A lovely piece, I'm glad you decided to write it. God willing in twenty you will still be writing your legacy.
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Darren White
Date: 5/3/2017 12:41:00 AM
That would be something indeed :) I know that none of us can look into the future, I'll keep an open mind.Thank you for reading my entry!
Date: 5/2/2017 4:12:00 PM
This brought tears to my eyes! Know your kindness and talent will be celebrated then as it is now :)
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Darren White
Date: 5/3/2017 12:42:00 AM
I am happy you like my poem, thank you :)
Date: 5/2/2017 1:22:00 PM
beautiful.
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Darren White
Date: 5/2/2017 1:34:00 PM
Thanks!
Date: 5/2/2017 6:25:00 AM
You make me smile and cry. A beautiful entry Darren, 7 and best of luck for the contest. xomo
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Darren White
Date: 5/2/2017 7:37:00 AM
Thank you ma mo :)
Date: 5/1/2017 9:44:00 PM
If only there was a balloon for me, lovely poem Darren!
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Darren White
Date: 5/2/2017 12:44:00 AM
There will be a balloon for you, loads of them <3
Date: 5/1/2017 6:43:00 PM
Perhaps twice what you will be in twenty years Darren! We all toast your brilliance here.
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Darren White
Date: 5/2/2017 12:44:00 AM
Heh Jean, thank you! Let's drink to that :)
Date: 5/1/2017 1:45:00 PM
Hi Darren. This is lovely. We as people may have to leave earth but your work will live on. You wrote a wonderful response to the challenge and contest. Your words Darren make me both smile and sigh a tear. Well done completely. Good luck with the contest.
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Darren White
Date: 5/1/2017 1:55:00 PM
Thank you Lisa, also thank you for something you did NOT say... and because of that is so very valuable to me :)
Date: 5/1/2017 9:53:00 AM
Utterly lovely, a fantasy hopefully more appropriate to "40 years from now". As the Arabs always say: a long age for you. John
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Darren White
Date: 5/1/2017 10:42:00 AM
They do :) Thank you.
Date: 5/1/2017 9:44:00 AM
Your 'one book dances' light up the soup and beyond, everyday I feel blessed you share your heart with your stunning poetry that evokes every emotion, giving great awareness to important topics with the craftsman of a 'true artiste'. I celebrate you each day Darren, as for the next 20 years, I will watch with pride to see your dreams fulfilled, one happy smiling penguin face at a time:) Lovely sentiments to remember always. Just beautiful, Darren. A 7
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Darren White
Date: 5/1/2017 10:06:00 AM
Thank you Lynn..... It's just, I want to soupmail you...
Date: 5/1/2017 8:50:00 AM
More like 80 years you will still be around, and I my dear friend will be looking down on you and toasting the most famous Darren White. This beautiful sonnet does take my breath away. A super 7+++
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Darren White
Date: 5/1/2017 9:14:00 AM
Hahaha, the boundless optimism of you all makes me smile affectionately :) Love it Maria, thank you! Also for the 7.
Date: 5/1/2017 8:21:00 AM
You and your poetry and your positive outlook on life will outlive all of us. here's to the next 20 years and hopes that every thing good will come your way.
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Darren White
Date: 5/1/2017 8:30:00 AM
I am so glad that my friends believe in this and in me, even if and when I don't see it myself :) Here's to the next 20!
Date: 5/1/2017 8:16:00 AM
In twenty years you and me will be singing and joking in a cafe somewhere...love it
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Darren White
Date: 5/1/2017 8:28:00 AM
That would be so wonderful! First I have to make it, but IF I do :) YES!
Date: 5/1/2017 6:05:00 AM
Brendan and Budgie LOVE this sonnet, mate! Cheers, green eyes! Best of luck to you, Duir!
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Darren White
Date: 5/1/2017 6:10:00 AM
Lol B&B, don't you have anything better to do than reading my scribbling? Thanks guys!
Date: 5/1/2017 5:53:00 AM
We all hope our memories live on in the "bright-lit evening moon". a heartfelt and enchanting write Darren
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Darren White
Date: 5/1/2017 6:11:00 AM
Joseph, thank you so very much for liking my sonnet.

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