If I had my choice of one thing I'd want most~
sailing as water’s kiss sprays upon my cheeks
marveling over sunsets that burn until skyline snuffs it out
catching snowflakes on the tip of my tongue
listening to meadowlarks singing in the back yard
observing dew drops sparkling like diamonds at sun’s awakening
soaking everyone in a backyard soaker battle in the middle of summer
hunting Easter eggs with little kids in the neighborhood
relaxing in hot springs while dreaming of tomorrow
flying over clouds viewing snow capped mountain peaks
feeling the sun warm my face after a spring rain
helping someone up who has fallen
sipping tea by a roaring fire in my nightshirt
roasting marshmallows on tree branches
playing cards with my brother (and winning)
sleeping under a sky filled with stars
hiking in nature’s storybook
picking wildflowers alongside the road
practicing target shooting with old beer bottles
studying the sun awakening over ocean waves
building drip sandcastles on the beach
snowboarding on black diamonds, overcoming fear
singing made up songs to fit my mood
dancing in the rain without a care
watching lightning’s fingers spread throughout a darkened sky
staring at the moon that everyone shares
laughing until my stomach hurts
smiling at old couples who still hold hands
laying on my back, shaping clouds with my imagination, or
soaking in a bubble bath surrounded by candlelight...
I would simply want to sit in your arms,
and watch the smile curve on your lips when you looked down at me
just being happy
that I am me.
Author notes
prompt: druthers
A contest entry
- Druthers by insearchofsweetness.
3500 points, ended April 20, 4 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Well deserved gold. Without the last, the former means nothing . . . it is in the sharing that we find the goodness of life.
Excellent.
Garrison
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Simply stated, this is beautiful poetry.
Congratulations on the gold! I'm glad that I have a new computer after my last one crashed. I missed reading your work. I've managed to write a few poems in the short time I've been back on AP. Each and every line within this piece brings a smile to my face. It reminds me of how beautiful life truly can be, but that it has the potential to be meaningless in a life without love. This is the kind of romantic poetry that will endure through the ages. Very well done!
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oh.. how romantic.. makes my little heart just break all over the place.. lol...
but seriously.. even though the whole poem was a buildup to the last 4 lines that were supposed to make you forget the whole first part.. i cant help but be amazed at your mastery of imagery....
but yes.. the last bit is a killer... perfect suspense build up to that ending...
kind of just makes me... happy...
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first the sarcastic tone... can almost hear it...
but then a sweetness.. whats up with that?
jk
and ya... it kinda makes me happy too. OH... not the poem... that YOU commented.
thank you
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Dear one...so glad you got the Gold for this write..The list is so complete and the imagery is superb...truly you are one of the best in imagery, luv...
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A truly fantastic write. A very compact list, but worth every line. and I agree with our contest host, those last four lines are brilliant.
The one line I really appreciated was:
"singing made up songs to fit my mood" - for some reason those words rang so true, very relatable, and a great glimpse into your druthers. Cheers and congratulations on the gold.
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This warmed me from the inside out...
Stacy
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The last 4 lines did it . . .
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Simply stunning. The imagery is incredible...the last two lines were my favourite. To sit in your loved ones arms is the best thing! Loved it.
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This one calls to me
Talk about druthers!!! I think you must know me because so many of yours match mine...and I love the way you expressed them. . .it kind of puts you in the moments. . .and makes me smile
Thank you for entering my contest.
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that was the most complex simple statement I've ever seen...
Amazing. I really really liked all those different scenes you painted in there. After reading through all of the, it left the reader wondering, "what could be better than this?" And you answered that and tied the whole thing together in those last few lines. You did a really excellent job portraying how, of the simple things in life that make us happy, love seems to be the greatest. Great write!
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it's focusing on the last statement... looking past all the other things, and preferring simplicity in just that...
maybe i should have extended the list
jk
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yes...all of those things.
love the thought of simply stated. I really think it's the simple things in life that make us the happiest. Beautifully penned
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I'll be there
Nice write hon.
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thanks
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this is such a sweet poem!!!
quite an excellent list of things to do =D
i especially like the last 2 lines
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very sweet.
this is cool.
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