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Startime1955
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since 2012-04-22
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Alberta, Canada

0 posted 2012-06-22 06:21 PM


Summers’ Promise

Sunlight filters through tall pine trees
warming the shadowed forest path
The scent of earth and flowing brook
are carried on a gentle breeze

A path follows the crystal stream
to empty in a pristine lake
Cooling winds refresh heated flesh
inviting hikers for a dip

Soft sun-warmed sands massage bare feet
as small waves ripple silently
The water is warmed from suns’ heat
relaxing campers at days’ end

They swim in silence but as one
letting natures’ sounds caress them
On the edge of the lake they rest
feeling forest’s spirit embrace

A vision filled with dreams of love
for two souls who are kept apart
Time and distance comes between them
still they hold close Summers’ Promise

Karen Mc Neil
June 22, 2012

*may our dreams ever be magical*

© Copyright 2012 Karen Mc Neil - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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1 posted 2012-06-22 07:29 PM


Ah, beautifully created poem of love and a paradise where they can enjoy each other. I especially loved these two lines . ..

"A path follows the crystal stream
to empty in a pristine lake"

I visualized your excellent descriptive passages and it brought a smile to my face. "Crystal stream." Pristine lake."

Gotta love it!

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

ebonygirl
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2 posted 2012-06-23 12:13 PM


Always enjoy your poems, Star.
Ms. E

Klassy Lassy
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3 posted 2012-06-23 04:55 AM


I feel the balm of summer and that magical place it takes the emotions when the living is easy and love wings on the breezes in lovely, soft imagery to beguile the senses!     
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4 posted 2012-06-28 03:22 PM


You've just taken me on a lovely vacation... thank you for the mental refreshment! *S*
JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
5 posted 2012-07-11 10:48 PM


Fine writing...James
ethome
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New Brunswick Canada
6 posted 2012-07-12 04:46 PM


Beautiful images of reflection and imagination.

"A vision filled with dreams of love
for two souls who are kept apart
Time and distance comes between them
still they hold close Summers’ Promise"

Hope is eternal isn't it?
Good writing Karen.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

MICHELMAS
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since 2012-02-15
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Lancashire England
7 posted 2012-07-13 04:15 AM


The summer of love, the warm days, if only summer were endless

Michael

secondhanddreampoet
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8 posted 2012-07-13 10:23 PM


fine Summer Impressionism ... great writing !
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