What I Believe

I pulled the clouds apart like a curtain..
There sat those who have gone too soon..
To know they are together, I am now certain..
And our hands touch lightly like floating balloons..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Mohammed Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 8:35 PM
Reminds me of "a great cloud of witnesses"...Lovely thoughts...Love Diana
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March 30, 2012 at 7:20 AM
I love the unique imagery of this one. Big congrats in this heavenly contest!
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March 28, 2012 at 4:21 PM
Michael, congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest a beautiful write. Love Alexa
Brown Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 5:19 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Carolyn's contest Michael. Love, Carol
Song Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 3:39 AM
This one is my most favorite...it makes me feel all relaxed and assured!....You are a big kid, Michael...I believe this is exactly how God would have it be!,,,:) Gwendolen
Sweetheart Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 7:31 PM
congrats Micxhael luv on a dynamic win for this lovely write infiltrated with immense imagery .. as only u can pen a beauty .. JG in hypnotic mode luv.. xoxo..
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March 26, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Enjoyed reading your winning work..Congrats...Sara
Grisetti Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 4:34 PM
Congratulations on your win with a touching portrait.
Guzzi Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 3:35 PM
a sweet thought! Congrad's on your winning write! Light & Love
Johnson Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 2:43 PM
A beautiful picture. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Taylor Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 1:39 PM
Congrats on your win, Mike. Excellent. Nice going. Ralph
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March 26, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Michael, I really like the way you set the scene by pulling open the curtain. I feel certain we will be reunited with our loved ones in the afterlife. Congratulations on your second-place win. Love, Carolyn
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March 25, 2012 at 4:59 AM
And our hands touch lightly like floating balloons.. Such a lovely line Michael xxx luv n hugs
Long Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 4:56 PM
nicely penned Michael.. Cory
Onclaud Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 1:48 PM
beautiful personification of celestial joy, michael... a fav for me... wow, so breeezy and divine!... winning huggs!:)
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March 24, 2012 at 12:21 PM
A touching write Michael with beautiful imagery, I wish you all the best in Carolyn's contest. Love Alexa
Sweetheart Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 9:45 AM
will do Mike. she is very excited about tomorrow. Ron.
Sweetheart Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 9:20 AM
thank you Mike. Ron herwe. she is reading tonite and has loved your lines bro. will give her hugs and best wishes too. is 2 pm NY time ok Sunday? Ron.
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March 24, 2012 at 9:17 AM
What a beautiful thought to believe in, Michael-- I would like to think of the same! I really liked your 1st and last lines here-- very palpable for me.... Beautiful! And hugs right back to you! :)
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March 24, 2012 at 8:52 AM
looks like a winner to me mike great imagery dear one thanks for sharing I too did one for this mine is called free bird but not sure if mine is right lol gl in contest my friend
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