Our photo of ispiration is titled
“Rocket” by Brad Phillips.
I rode the rocket for a dream.
Submitted May 31, 2020
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I dreamed I rode a rocket ship
To the land of could it be
Where people lived in harmony
With respect for all they see
Where color didn’t mean a thing
And no one lived in fear
Where leaders worked together
And statements were sincere
And no one lived in fear
Where leaders worked together
And statements were sincere
Where my homeland had no claim to shame
And death didn’t come wearing blue
Where people lived with dignity
Oh, if only dreams came true
And death didn’t come wearing blue
Where people lived with dignity
Oh, if only dreams came true
Ah, if only. Excellently expressed.
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ReplyDeleteI love every line Beverly! Beautiful!!
ReplyDeletePerfect landing, Beverly. Reminds me of a fairy tale theme. Blast off and when your reaches destiny or comes down you are in Shangri-la.
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I am so gosh-darned emotional today your poem had me in tears .... knowing full well it is healthy to let it out.
ReplyDeleteFeeling the same. Just moved. Exhausted. Watched the news and dashed this off quickly with heavy heart.
DeleteThis is lovely; it sings. :)
ReplyDeleteSad and true words.
ReplyDeleteone step at a time, progress can happen.
ReplyDeleteIf only . . .
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