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Utopian Dreams (for my 4,000th post)
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Utopian Dreams (for my 4,000th post) |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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*It's hard to believe I've reached 4,000 posts in this wonderful haven. Thank you so much to everyone, for all your wonderful poetry and replies. I've so enjoyed the incredible journeys you've taken me through your words. My appreciation goes out to all who grace these pages. . Utopian Dreams When days are dark, and oh so long, when nothing's as it seems, When harshness of reality descends ... I like to dream. I will my mind to take me far away from daily strife, To visions of Utopia, where senses can a'light; No cares nor worries follow me, it's just myself alone, Transcending to another world, where I can freely roam. I cross the path, o'er wooden bridge, beyond a glistening stream, And slip into this twilight realm, through captivating scene; I wear a flowered sundress, ribbons woven through my hair, A bonnet made of straw completes this vision that I wear. Before me, to the left, I see a most engaging sight, With foothills and a valley, 'tis an absolute delight; I'm barefoot as I find myself before this wondrous scene, The long tall grass is tickling me, propelled by gentle breeze. And there I drift through meadow, I'm at one with nature now, Each creature stops to greet me, as I lean to touch their brow; No words are needed, only thoughts, they nuzzle me along, In tune with one another, as they grace me with their song. I reach a tributary, that is fed by waterfall, I shed my clothes and dive amongst the beauty of it all; Refreshed and peaceful, there I pause, beneath the water's sheen, And marvel at the wonders that surround this tranquil scene. I'm bathed in glory, rich with scents and sounds of nature's own, 'Tis here amongst this gentle world ... my conscience finds it's home. /Kit McCallum |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Congratulations kit! I do so much enjoy reading your work and I look forward to reading much more. Take care! "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ Ah, sweet poet ... this beauty is just one of the reasons why I enjoy reading your work. So graceful. Congratulations on that milestone ... you've amassed the numbers by being a very integral part of this place we call our second-home. Love n' hugs Hoping for many more poems from your gracious pen. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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BSC
Moderator
Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh my Kit ~ If ever I were going to see an artists render of the perfect daydream, I just have, brushed so beautifully with your flowing pen....This is just so incredibly outstanding!!!!!  CONGRATULATIONS ON 4,000 Bonnie[This message has been edited by BSC (edited 11-08-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Leave it to you to grace the pages with a wonderful poem for your 4000th post. Congratulations, sweet dreamer! Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Kit you're definitely in love with the romance of life and each day as the big light fills the sky you're in love with the gift of consciousness....if I could get close to you I'd give you a great big kiss....you got to my heart with this one....ethome |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
~Kit~  CONGRATULATIONS!! Such a beautiful dream I've had some like that myself usually after a trip to Yosemite You paint a extaordinary picture with your gentle words. ~SEA~ [This message has been edited by SEA (edited 11-08-2000).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Oh by the way (I got so involved with your dream) congrats on your 4000th..ethome |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Kit...Congratulations sweet poet!! you have penned a stunning and lovely masterpiece to mark your milestone post with. superb writing my dear... and thank you for the many wonderful, endearing, and encouraging replies to my work that you have shared with me as a part of these 4000 posts. you are a very cherished part of passions. later-utopia-gator  jm |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
"CANNONBALL!!" ~ SPLASH ~ just kidding Congratulations Kit I love this poem by the way |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
"I'm bathed in glory, rich with scents and sounds of nature's own, 'Tis here amongst this gentle world ... my conscience finds it's home." A wonderful piece, Kit, and the lines above give it perfect closure. Many's the line of yours I've read, and have to say, enjoyed. Happy 4000! jwesley |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Kit-- congratualations on 4000! Your work is always so beautiful and touches my heart in a most wonderful way. so i say thank you to YOU for gracing our 2nd home. Passions would not be the same without you. Here's to 4000 more!! Take care. ~Amy~ |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
loved it ...nicely written..and Congratulations Kit.. ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
go kit great poem woohoo yuh yuh 4000 flashing lights big deal..oops i been up a couple day straight..you know i love yuh work this no exception go kit!! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~EagleOne: The feeling is quite mutual ... many thanks for this lovely response EagleOne! ~Marge: You are so sweet Marge, thank you so much for this beautiful response, I love the thought of this being "graceful". What a wonderful second home! Love ya! ~Bonnie: Ahhh Bonnie, that's exactly what I want to paint if I can ever find a free weekend to get back into it, thanks so much for these wonderful words! I'm so very grateful! ~Sunshine: Sigh, and dream away I shall Karilea ... thank you for these sweet words, I really appreciate all of your wonderful comments! ~Ethome: "In love with the gift of consciousness", what a wonderful phrase, I love this ... smiling here Ethome! I'm so glad I touched your heart (and kisses right back at ya)! ~SEA: Oh, I'd so love to visit Yosemite! I've never been, and I'd love to go ... thanks so much for the kind words SEA, I very much appreciate you! ~Ethome: ~JanetMarie: Thank you JM! It's been my absolute pleasure responding to your beautiful poetry ... you keep me smiling and dreaming every step of the way gator friend! ~Rex: LOL ... come on in ... the water's great! Leave it to you to love the water Rex ... I'm so glad you enjoyed the read, and thank you! ~JWesley: Thank you for pointing out the closure ... I often wonder if it pulls it back together the way I intend ... I'm so glad you commented on this, and glad you enjoyed, thanks so much! ~Amy: Ahhh Amy, you so sweet to me. Thank you so much for these beautiful words. I'm glad we've found the same 2nd home! You are very much appreciated! ~Victoria: Thank you for the lovely comment and congratulations Victoria ... I'm very grateful you enjoyed! ~Walt: You're one-of-a-kind Walt, and in the most adorable way ... loved your comment, and so glad you enjoyed (now go get some sleep, LOL) Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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Ron K. Fox Senior Member
since 2000-10-24
Posts 925 |
Congrats on 4000 and this is such a lovely scene I wish I could step in it and never come out. Ron Tossing words like wishful coins into the deep well of an open heart. R. fox |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Heartiest congrats, Kit!!!!! One of the biggest reasons why this place is called Utopia is because you are here!!! Please stay.... |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Kit* It's a pleasure to read this and be able to wish you congrat's on your 4000th post...you make Passions what it is...here's to the next milestone and may you enjoy every post it takes to get there...because I know we will |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Congrats, Kit, and what a wonderful poem. Beautiful dreams, the only way to get through life sometimes..And these are so well described, I can see and feel the atmosphere, the grass, the animals, the stream..Oh, that was cold water.. Sandra |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Well - This is one of those pieces that I have to say "I wish I'd written this one"... It's totally wonderful - and I can put myself in the picture sooooooooo easily...  |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Wow you hit the nail on the head. If we all dream like you maybe we can keep Utopia alive in our hearts and mind. Beautiful 4000th post. |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
CONGRATULATIONS! 4OOO... WOW! BTW great poem you have written today. Deb |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Kit you make us all dream with this lovely verse...congrats and please grace us with 4000 more |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Ah my friend....please forgive me for being so late in replying to this. Congrats on your 4000th post and know that I do hold your words of heart and your wonderful poems very dear to me. You shine in so many ways here and I don't believe there could ever be enough words to show that to you. Excellent way to celebrate your milestone btw. Loved it much. {{{HUGS}}} |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Kit, CONGRATULATIONS ON 4000!!!! This was a wonderful piece to mark such a great occasion. I have to say, I enjoy all of your writing very much and look forward to the next 4000. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Really very nice things you write You glow so bright in Passions Rainbow X 1000 = 4 smiles for youCONGRATULATIONS ON 4 |
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A Whisper's Caress Senior Member
since 2000-11-03
Posts 791on the horizon of a fairytale |
Kit, congratulations! thats quite an accomplishment. this is a wonderful piece to celebrate with. Look within the heart of a poet, and you will see a reflection of their soul. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
I must concur. . . an excellent poem. . . And congratulations!!!! -------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Congratulations, This means you've been reading, enjoying and expressing yourself 4000 times over and I'm thrilled for that and loved this also. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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