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Forever

 

Forever... 

I intend to live forever - there is so much left to see.
It's only now that I am learning to be me.

 

Dreaming one day... the opportunity would arise - to cross the great divide...

To just sit and watch the ebbing tides ...voyage across the oceans wide

visiting places I have wanted to be.

 

Forever...

gives me time to travel this earth...
Down incandescent trails where
northern lights do play.

 

Or watch the mother elephant give birth on bended knee.

I should like to stay...

 

Forever...

 

I'd like to sail around the coves
at Chesapeake Bay... roll up my jeans and go searching round the oyster beds, while reciting; "The Walrus and the Carpenter", by Lewis Carol.
That would be so inviting.

 

Forever...
Swim in the great blue green Aegean seas ...landing ashore the isle of Crete.
Wander down each lonely street...chancing on who I might meet.


To stand before the mighty river as the muddy Mississippi roars. Where many a vessel have lost their oars.

 

Wrangle cattle on the open plains where fast winds rustle through the golden rods...seeming to call out long past names.

 

Behold the majestic Niagara falls the mist rising up in the air falling light upon my skin and oh so much more...

 

laying in the spring meadow counting blades of grass.

 

Forever...
I just want to live forever ...
Snows silent crush beneath my feet...echoing back as brilliant reflections

mirror back in my direction.


Looking out over mountain tops.

Cuddling up with a grizzly bear.

Sitting here in this rocking chair...

 

Daring to adventure without lecture. 

I intend to live forever ...


So far, so good

Author notes

1. I intend to live forever - so far, so good.


my new favorite word - incandescent.
brilliant; masterly; extraordinarily lucid: an incandescent masterpiece; incandescent wit.  

Niagara Falls consists of two falls one horse shoe shaped on the Canadian side and the smaller on the U.S.A. side.

Origin: Dictionary.com
1785–95; < L incandēscent- (s. of incandēscēns), prp. of incandēscere to glow

dedicated to my new unexpected editior.

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  • Black JaPanther
    October 23

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    Through about 3/4 of the way through

    I kept thinking "Beautiful poem, but doesn't really work as a tribute to my Dad". But then, as you paused from plans and touched on brilliant reflections mirroring, I thought I could see a glimpse of him in there.

    The overall imagery here is enchanting, and almost makes me want to consider pursuing a more traditional forever such as this.

    I was blessed to be able to read this. Thank You, Ms. "Anonymous". (*^_-*)

    †<3, M.


  • Concrete Angel silver member
    October 22

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    Well congrats on the gold for this marvelous piece! It has such a fulfilling serene feel. I felt as if I was carried away to experience these locations right along with you!
    I love "The Walrus and the Carpenter" and rolling up my jeans to wade in the water... and I've been to Niagra Falls once or twice when I was little so those lines brought a flood of wonderful memories back to mind. Thank you for sharing this with us!


    • guardianhost gold member
      October 22
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      Thank you for such a heartfelt comment on Forever,

      Awesome how we share so much in common, it really means alot that you took your time to read and comment on me. I am glad you enjoyed the journey with me. Please join me anytime as I adventure across these AP pages. You are always welcome.

      Best Regards,
      Cheryl


  • Angelo di Luce gold member
    September 15

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    For ever, is not infinit though many think it means that
    The Greeks have a word that is more precise "Ideous" means without an end and reffers to God only
    Man poseses that quality also, with the difference of metalaxis as he has to change skins while renuing them
    So you have plenty of time ahead of you to explore Earth and stars, bon voyage, do not speed you`ll get there in the end
    Nicely done

    • guardianhost gold member
      September 15
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      Thank you commenting on my poem...The beauty in this world has a never ending quality in abundance

      Even within the most horrible situations, God has shown me beauty, grace and kindness. Forever or eternity to explore and learn ...to enjoy the differences and the depths. Awesome thoughts... Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on these wistful thoughts.
      BLESSINGS,
      Cheryl


  • Tqop
    May 15
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    Wow! I'm speechless.


    • guardianhost gold member
      July 23
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      Thank you for reading me!

      Thank you for taking your time to comment on me.
      Sincerely,
      Cheryl


    • guardianhost gold member
      May 15
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      Was it to much? Over the top?

      Thank you for commenting and reading me.


  • Mina28
    April 5

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    Love how you described so many aspects of the Earth! "Forever...
    I just want to live forever ...
    Snows silent crush beneath my feet...echoing back as brilliant reflections

    mirror back in my direction." << Awesome!


  • Still Standing gold member
    March 25

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    Niagra falls, aww why you mention that, I took my ex there as a birthday gift now I'm sad great poem though!!


  • perfectsunset gold member
    March 24

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    This was so full of depth and beauty,
    and I truly enjoyed reading.

    Thanks for entering & best of luck


  • Have left the stage gold member
    March 3

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    I can imagine you on these long lost islands of Cretye somehow, remembering everything there is to remember, holding your gold trophy, a picture of a loved one, wow sighs., without lecture, just a freindly smile to attach it to, and a white wine. Lovely story.


  • DeJaBlue gold member
    March 2

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    Nicely written... if only everyone could live such a fulfilling and exciting life!
    Congrats on the gold!!


    • guardianhost gold member
      March 2
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      Thank you for reading and commenting on me.

      I am glad you enjoyed it, your comment means alot to me.
      Sincerely,
      Cheryl


  • Princess-Petunia
    February 20

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    superb and so descriptive

    i think this just pulled me along the live forever road as well, there's just too much we want to see and do in our short time on this earth. an excellent piece i loved it.


    • guardianhost gold member
      March 2
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      Dearest Friend Princess Thank you!

      Thank you for your kindness and support.
      I am glad you liked it,
      Sincerely,
      Cheryl


  • Wandering Woodchuck silver member
    February 18

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    I enjoyed this thoroughly. I am glad you used the prompt. This is a beautiful take on it. I think that is should be read by anyone who is contemplating suicide.

    Think of all you would miss.

    Thank you very much for entering my contest.

    Mike


  • hamid
    February 18

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    Its a nice poem. but i think there are several spelling mistake which disturb its beauty and charm. Please just check these words.
    "one day" in line No. 3
    "incandescent" in line no. 6
    "majestic" in line number 14
    "echoing, brilliant and reelections" in line number 18
    and i think in line number 14 the words "Niagara falls" should be Niagara Fall.
    Please don't mind these are just suggetion.
    Over all its complete an perfect.
    BE HAPPY
    Ali

    • guardianhost gold member
      February 18
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      Thank you Very Much for the Edit

      I have been working double shifts and thought I pressed spell check .
      Thank you for helping me with that.
      Sincerely,
      Cheryl

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