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His journey started long ago
as from a lad he wandered so,
and every time a feeling rose
he’d shake his head and say--
"It’s much too soon"
For years he’d lent his talents well.
So wise was he, so many tell,
but asked if planned to journey home
he’d shake his head and say--
"It’s much too soon"
At last he stands at thresholds end
his home in sight across the glen,
with eyes emblazed by heaven’s light
he shook his head and said--
"It’s much too soon"
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Written October 3rd, 2005
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Thank you for your wonderful thoughts and well wishes, I truly appreciate it
Blessings, Sandi
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well done!
Firstly, I love the combination of that title with the picture. I love the repetition of the line:
"It’s much too soon"
at the end of each stanza, as it emphasizes the message of the poem. A brief but worthwhile journey! Thanks for sharing, and best wishes in the contest!
Stacy
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What a profound take on both the picture and the title...too often we put off doing things until it's too late...so close, but yet so far away. He waited "Way too long", now his Home will be a new beginnng.
Excellent....best wishes in the contest.
Sam
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Well honey there is not much more then I can say about this write I was there when you give birth to this awesome piece. Your pen dipped in magic lately brings the best out in your writes. Glad that maybe i could be a little bit of a help by serving you coffee and other drinks every once in a while Big kiss Your prince
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Thanks again my friend
Sandi
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Thank you Lacyte for your gracious thoughts on this piece, I truly appreciate it
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Such a beautiful poem.. i read this a few dyas back i guess.. back again.. to applaud. Very well done. I liked it
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I love the way you have used both the picture and a title from Legend's list. The poem is very very well written and tells a lovely story. I love the easy flow, it makes a very enjoyable read. All the best in the contest.
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Thank you swanpool, I appreciate the read and your sweet thoughts left behind
blessings, Sandi
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Thank you jaime e!
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this was wonderful. I am so happy I came acroos it. I can see from this piece you are very talented. I will have to read more of your work. Good luck in the contest it's definetly 1st place material.
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I like this piece, it is quite original, and lends a different slant to the picture, that was refreshing to read. Well done.
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Thank you Reenie for your sweet thoughts and well wishes, I truly appreciate it and for you also!
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Hi Rous, thank you for your kind thoughts, I truly appreciate it
blessings, Sandi
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Well, it took a couple of reads to get the rhythm, but it is very nicely done. Succinct and yet it conveys a wealth of story. Thank you for sharing.
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Hi Sandi, a very lovely write, I was enchanted by this poem, wonderful write, all the best in the comp, hugs Di
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I could have sworn that I read this before , however it is not like me to leave without a comment. So I am commenting now on a great job and wishing you the best of luck in the contest,
Reenie
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sadly he never made it, instead he was called on to a greater home. thank you for the read and for leaving your great thoughts behind, I truly appreciate it
Blessings, Sandi
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Ah, but you've to understand the ending a wee better..through all his long journey, he never took the time to go home and when he finally did have it within his sight, he was dying and wasn't going to make it there, saying it's much too soon (to die) is left unsaid.
Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts and for leaving yours behind, I greatly appreciate it
Blessings, Sandi
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This is the third poem I've read in this contest and I have been amazed by all of them-I'm glad I'm not judging the contest.
Your take on the picture is phenomenal and works so well. I'm just like "Wow!" Best wishes in the contest~vj -
This feels like a journey, like a life well spent and in my mind I can't accept coming home as death, nice read.
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Lovely verse. Been here before, sorry.
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excellent
An excellent poem. Keeps you guessing, is he finally going home
or is he going to continue his adventure, near to his home!
Great piece. I enjoyed it!!!
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Hi Jack, thank you for the read and for leaving your kind thoughts behind, I truly appreciate it
and welcome to AP!! Blessings, Sandi
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Yhis was wonderfull..I like the repeating ending on each stanza..seemed to bring a a urgency to the poem..great work...jack
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Very nice poem loved the "he’d shake his head and say--
"It’s much too soon"
nice touch keep up the wunderful work
kisses and hugs
~~Sara~~
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i enjoyed this very much
i see a person, whose time has come to die but they feel there is much yet for them to accomplish in this world...
beautifully done
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an enchantment of a lad , seems like someone is calling him home ,great write great flow and has a great sense of urgency. nice write enjoyed its relevence..Linda
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Great piece! very enchanting the ending had me thinking he was going to give in and go home, so i was surprised at the ending, but who doesn't love suprise endings? this is great, keep it up!~becky
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Very nice piece. Do i detect a tinge of regret? (or is it just me)... Good luck with the piece
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I read it like the Alchemist, a very excellent work Sandie!
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wow this is so good, it makes u feel slight but at the same time hopeful. well written work, good picture too. xxxx
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Hi my friend sorry clicked on this , thought it was a new poem as did not remember title , will do full critique when comp closes, all the best, hugs Di
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Brilliant
I so appreciate a poem that makes an impact with a few lines and words. the message I get is: Dont waste time. Brilliantly written. -
very nice write...i like the different approach you took when writing it, and the originality of it...good luck in the contest...job well done...i will look forward to reading more of your work...
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awww Thank you raspberry! I appreciate your sweet thoughts
Blessings, Sandi
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Hi Anna, thank you for your sweet thoughts, I truly appreciate it
Blessings, Sandi
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Good morning Pam
Thank you for these gracious thoughts, you've really made my day today!
Blessings, Sandi
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Thank you Poopsie-N-Kitten! I appreciate the read, your very kind thoughts and well wishes
Blessings, Sandi
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You did a spectacular job with this, dear..I love the ryhme scheme..I love the words..The love the overall piece..Thank you for sharing something so beautiful..Best of luck in the contest.
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Brilliant!
This is truly an amazing work. I sat here, jaw dropped, and thoughts whirling with How Wonderful.
Brilliant work. Absolutely brilliant. ~Pam
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I like this original approach you made to express what you see in the picture. Very creative. Well done Sandi. Anna.
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excellent as all said. infact nothing new to add on here.. its simply wonderfu;
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Thank you sophonax for your kind thoughts and well wishes, I truly appreciate it
Blessings,Sandi
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Very sad. I liked the repetition and change of rhythm with "he'd shake his head and say/it's much too soon". The ending was unexpected and I liked it, I was expecting him to get home after a long while but he didn't and that made it so much better. Lots of luck in the contest.
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Hermie, I love you so much, you know you're part of that inspiration, without you I'd have probably given up along time ago!
Sandi
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It will be to soon forever. Seem never that things happen on the right time. This write of yours flows so very well. When you read it out load for me I did fall in love with the lines that youve used. An other great write from your hand out of your fountain of inspiration that feeds your mind Big kiss your prince
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Ouch, major typo! Thank you Kim!! And thank you for your wonderful thoughts on this piece, I truly appreciate it
Blessings, Sandi
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Thank you Legend, your thoughts are most welcome!
Blessings, Sandi
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This is truly divine and you did a remarkable job here. In the last line of stanzas one and two, you need to add the 'o' to make the word "too".
I really enjoyed this poem. Good luck in the contest.
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Wow Sandi I have no words to do this piece justice.A poem that any poet worth their salt would love to call their own. A beautiful Beautiful piece I can say no more
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