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Watered-Down Juice

Oh, dreams of my youth – a magical stream - you flowed without end. You flowed night and day. I dreamed as I slept, but also I’d dream while walking to school! you’d not go away, but in all of my dreams, hope was agleam. In dreams of my youth, my heart how it beat when you flowed unto me – sweet cherry juice. I’d think of the man that one day I’d meet Sublime were my fantasies . . . and profuse. With my prince I would find a joy complete! Dreams of my youth, time has taken its toll. How foolish are dreams of young girls anyhow! I no longer dream when out for a stroll. Mere watered down juice are those old dreams now . . . though butterfly hopes still flit in my soul. Watered-Down Juice Poetry Contest Sponsored by Edward Ibeh Jan. 19, 2021

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Jeremy Martin

Date: 2/9/2021 8:52:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Andrea! Lovely! Love that cherry juice line

Lonna Blodgett

Date: 2/1/2021 9:48:00 AM

Way to capture the fading of youthful thinking!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 1/31/2021 6:32:00 PM

Sparking with your usual morning dew freshness! Congrats on your win, Andrea!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/31/2021 12:57:00 PM

Congrats Andrea... on a beautiful write. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina

Edward Ibeh

Date: 1/31/2021 12:03:00 PM

What is stellar poem this is, Andrea! I loved every line of it! Big congratulations on your win in my contest!

Jeremy Martin

Date: 1/28/2021 10:52:00 PM

Hi Andrea— a wistful nostalgic poem you have here. Just wanted to say that I missed reading your work while I was away and hope you are well. Jeremy

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/28/2021 11:08:00 AM

Another great write from you. Good luck with it in the contest.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/23/2021 4:05:00 AM

This is so true, but I had not thought of this for a long time. "also I’d dream while walking to school!" I used to spend my school days in daydreams, in order to survive the humdrumness of them.

Mike Bayles

Date: 1/22/2021 9:34:00 PM

Very imaginative, Andrea

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/22/2021 9:48:00 AM

Wow Andrea, an excellent poem, I wish you a 1st win in the contest. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/21/2021 9:33:00 PM

Hello Andrea … lovely verse Andrea. As we grow older dreams do appear to become less meaningful - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

David Byrne

Date: 1/21/2021 4:28:00 PM

Very good, I prefer dreaming to waking.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/21/2021 2:58:00 AM

- Dreams are never foolish, they are important there and then:) - Best wishes in the contest, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Watt

Date: 1/20/2021 10:20:00 PM

This is a very clever and beautifully composed take on the theme, with many personal notes sprinkled in. LOVE your theme and your excellent rhymes ~ John

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/20/2021 8:59:00 PM

Yes, those old dreams are watered down! GL in contest!

Judy Ball

Date: 1/20/2021 7:23:00 PM

Ah the dreams of youth. Then life wakes you up. Great job here. God Bless, JB

Joseph May

Date: 1/20/2021 4:58:00 PM

What a beautiful last line to end this dreamy write Andrea, hugs

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/20/2021 4:45:00 PM

That's a great truth you told in those last two lines. The juxtaposition resonates with me, for sure. Super contest entry, Andrea. Here's to a big win. Ciao, Gershon

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/20/2021 4:44:00 PM

WoW! Andrea, This is my kind of write. I enjoyed it from start to finish. I can relate to those types of fantasies. I still do shsh... don't tell anybody. I agree; those butterflies have to stay put. This is a winner in my book.Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day, my friend:-)Alexis

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/20/2021 3:43:00 PM

Ahh!! Do you now have water that has just a little cherry flavor? Enjoyed reading this contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/20/2021 6:09:00 AM

Yes, those butterfly hopes... I still dream and breathe my share of these blessed inspirations... like a caress touching the spirit, they enhance the moments I'm living. God bless you with a win, dear Andrea.... This is enchanting.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/20/2021 5:57:00 AM

Dreams are so sweet especially about love. And especially in youth--a form of imagination that keeps hearts fluttering. Keep dreaming, Andrea--even when you are out on a stroll.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 1/20/2021 2:11:00 AM

Fragility of those teenage dreams.. .I can relate to this.. those dreams are teen magic... they water down or vanish when time takes toll. Your last line gave me a smile.. Apt for the contest and best wishes dear Andrea. Hugs ~ Ani

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/20/2021 1:39:00 AM

All dreams are foolish sometimes. I always forget what I dream. ~~

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/20/2021 12:55:00 AM

Oh how our mind wanders in our youth, it proves you have an active mind that prepares you for adulthood. Tom