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Toddles
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0 posted 2000-07-25 02:24 AM


My Dream

A tribute to Dr. King, Rosa Parks & the Southern Poverty Law Center's program "Teaching Tolerance."


Where the mountains touch the sky

Where poets DREAM, where eagles fly

A secret place above the crowds

Just beneath Silver-Lined clouds

Lift your eyes to a snowy peak

And see the soon- to- be we seek

Whisper DREAMS and let them rise

To the mountains old and wise

Climbers climb, it's time to try

Where the mountains touch the sky

Take me there. Oh take me now

Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow

Where the ocean meets the sky

Where mermaid dance and seagulls fly

A place in DREAMS I know so well

The sea inside a single shell

Far across the living sea

A pale blue possibility

Beyond the castles made of sand

Tomorrow in a small child's hand

Only DREAMERS need apply

Where the ocean meets the sky

Take me there. Oh take me now

Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow

Where the forests reach the sky

Men are equal and doves still fly

No thorns of war, a perfect rose

This is where the green grass grows

Out beyond the crystal stream

Like Dr. King I have a DREAM

Imagine such a goal in sight

For red and yellow, black and white

Whisper now, let the DREAM begin

It's time to trust the truth within

This is where we seek and find

A gift in being colorblind

Dream on Dreamers, hopes are high

Where the forests reach the sky

Take me there. Oh take me now

Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow

Now, listen close, the future calls

"Build your bridges and tear down walls! "

For time has taught and so it seems

Realities are born of DREAMS

Todd-Michael Phillips
  



[This message has been edited by Toddles (edited 07-25-2000).]

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Xeonox
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1 posted 2000-07-25 02:34 AM


Actually one word to describe this poem. HOT, Awesome, Superb..Ok so it's more than one word. Great poem!!!!!!!!! You got my vote

Ronil (What I say I live by and what I live by is what I create).

Paula Finn
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2 posted 2000-07-25 03:31 AM


Todd-Michael...this is one I will be reading over and over and over again...its going in my library and it definitely has my vote

never say never

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3 posted 2000-07-25 04:23 AM


I love this poem. It is very good.  It is also going into my personal library and I know I will return to it to read again and again  

                       rosepetals25

Toddles
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4 posted 2000-07-25 01:57 PM


Thank You Xeonox, I am humbled by your words!  )

Wow Paula coming from such a great poet, I am truly touched by your words!   )

RosePetals25 Thank you for that vote of confidence!    )

Martini
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5 posted 2000-07-25 02:08 PM


this was wonderful
you got my vote!!


"In three words I can sum up everything I learned about life: It Goes On"
~Robert Frost

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6 posted 2000-07-25 03:04 PM


REALLY REALLY NICE POEM!

I share your vision my friend!

Toddles
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7 posted 2000-07-25 03:33 PM


Thank You from the bottom of my heart Martini!

And Tallulah, you have been more than kind welcome to Passions!!!

Lady Lost
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8 posted 2000-07-25 03:48 PM


Whata beautiful poem...once again, I am completely moved by your words.  I am looking forward to your next post!

You can never have too much fiction; reality can be such a bore

Toddles
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9 posted 2000-07-25 03:50 PM


Lady Lost: I want you to know I REALLY value your words of encouragement!
Tallulah
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10 posted 2000-07-25 07:12 PM


Glad to see I am not the only fan of this excellent Poem. Thanks for the e-mail; I plan to order a few copies of your new book at Amazon.com. I'll just search Books under your pen-name Todd-Michael St. Pierre... I also noticed under Poets here at passions, that under your real name Todd-Michael Phillips, you have a good many poems posted most from May of 1999 (Yet the postings say you are a new member) why not senior member? You've been part of this site for 15 months right? Oh well e-mail when you get a chance and keep up the wonderful work!
Toddles
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11 posted 2000-07-25 07:32 PM


Hi Tallulah: I had to get a new screen-name cuz I lost the old one, so yes it has me as a junior even though I am an old member. Thanks for all your support & I can't tell you thank you enough! You can also get my books at www.Book.com  www.ToddMichaelPhillips.com  www.Borders.com  www.chapters.ca  (Canada), www.BooksaMillion.com  www.1BookStreet.com  & www.BarnesAndNoble.com.  I appreciate your interest! E-mail is on the way!!!

[This message has been edited by Toddles (edited 07-25-2000).]

Martie
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12 posted 2000-07-25 07:57 PM


This is a most wonderful dream and I hope with all my heart it comes true, and I sure think it's worth a vote!
Toddles
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13 posted 2000-07-25 08:10 PM


To Martie I send a sincere Thank You!
ethome
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14 posted 2000-07-25 08:18 PM


Todd this is a wonderful dream and a wonderful presentation and I wish all to be color blind.. You got the dream I got the click.......take care ..ethome..
Toddles
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15 posted 2000-07-25 10:26 PM


Ethome: Thanks for the message!!!



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16 posted 2000-07-25 10:40 PM


This was truly beautiful!  This is the sort of piece that everyone should read, take to heart, and learn from!  Excellent!  Got my Vote!  

--You can either take me as I am...or you can watch me as I go.--

Toddles
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17 posted 2000-07-26 12:25 PM


Thank you Angel! That was really sweet!
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18 posted 2000-07-26 01:14 AM


What a beautiful dream it is....and amazing
poetry, the feeling in this is that of freedom and of grace...penned by the heart of a poet to be sure~

Toddles
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19 posted 2000-07-26 01:26 AM


BDC, WOW you are sooooooooooo genuine & I am at a loss for words  sooooooooo I'll leave it at just.... THANK YOU!
Toddles
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20 posted 2000-07-26 04:07 AM


Hey Angel, I was just reading one of your poems and it was magnificent! Keep up the good work!!!

Toddles
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21 posted 2000-07-26 08:30 AM


Thanks to "The Poetry Zone Friends" for all of the encouraging e-mails, what special friends you are!!!

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22 posted 2000-07-26 10:32 AM


This was really good , I saw the talent, read the poem, then saw you were published, GO FIGURE! I, too, hope to attain that someday, keep up the good work Todd!
~Heather

Toddles
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23 posted 2000-07-26 03:59 PM


Heather, you will attain that goal one day I have no doubt! Thank You for your support Heather!!!
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24 posted 2000-07-26 06:15 PM


What beautiful thoughts you have penned in this verse Todd! The flow simply glides from line to line. "Someday" I wish these all to be realities ... what more could we ask? Wonderful!

Best wishes,
/Kit

Toddles
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25 posted 2000-07-26 06:24 PM


Again Kit, thanks for the kind support and for sharing "My Dream."

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26 posted 2000-07-26 06:47 PM


Up you go again...

because I want this WONDERFUL poem to be read by as many folks as possible!!!!

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27 posted 2000-07-26 06:56 PM


This should be posted every where !

John D

Toddles
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28 posted 2000-07-26 07:10 PM


John: Thank you so much!

Like I think I had mentioned earlier this poem will be an illustrated poster out nationwide in 2001 & an illustrated picturebook for kids in early 2002. It is under my pen-name Todd-Michael St. Pierre.  Once again I thank you for your comments!

Toddles
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29 posted 2000-07-27 01:35 AM


I just really want to thank you guys for the wonderful e-mails... and for sharing in the DREAM!

Blessed Be!!!

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30 posted 2000-07-27 02:58 AM


Todd how ever so lovely this is. Truly wonderful work. Now may I also just say, CLICK. Take care, Juls
Toddles
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31 posted 2000-07-27 04:39 AM


Juliet: Thanks for the reply & for the CLICK!
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32 posted 2000-07-27 05:48 AM


this is a wonderful piece....for i love to revel in dreams! youve done a fantastic job!
.....and Blessed Be!

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33 posted 2000-07-27 07:35 AM


Your message here is delivered like none I've seen before...this is most inspiring, Todd, and I thank you for sharing it here.

~ Claire

Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau


Toddles
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34 posted 2000-07-27 02:32 PM


poutprincess: I believe in the power of dreams, it wasn't that long ago that the thought of women voting was merely a dream.

Things do change,
it just takes a while,
for old ideas,
to go out of style.

Thank you for your message and...

Blessed Be!

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35 posted 2000-07-27 02:47 PM


Oh WOW Oh WOW Oh WOW...

and I can keep up with that all day as long as I read such beautiful poetry....

Majestic... Toddles...

regards,
sudhir.

Mark Bohannan
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36 posted 2000-07-27 03:12 PM


Here is to your dream and may it come true for you.  Your talent is amazing and I offer sincere thanks for allowing us the pleasure.  oh, yeah, one more thing....."click"
Toddles
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37 posted 2000-07-27 03:16 PM


Meadowmuse:


What a nice reply, Thanks-a-Million!!!

Toddles
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38 posted 2000-07-27 07:21 PM


Sudhir Iyer: Wow thank you for that REALLY nice response!!!

Mark: Much appreciated but, the pleasure is all mine to have a forum like this to share the dream!

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39 posted 2000-07-27 07:29 PM


maybe one day I will have a talent as good as you have shown here
awesome poem
you have my vote

Toddles
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40 posted 2000-07-27 07:50 PM


Thanks for the vote Zion and keep up the good work!

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41 posted 2000-07-27 07:54 PM


me too.  not much else to say after all of the above, but really inspirational...of course, I vote...
Toddles
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42 posted 2000-07-27 08:14 PM


serenity: As always... thank you for your kindness and encouragement!
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43 posted 2000-07-27 08:21 PM


To me, dreams are where the hopes of reality are fulfilled and it seems as though it is to you as well. Never let go of what you feel or dream. An in spiring piece of poetry.
Richie!

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44 posted 2000-07-27 09:50 PM


One dreamer applying here, sir...you paint a beautiful world, Todd. Hopefully, some day, it will be more than a dream.....
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45 posted 2000-07-27 09:56 PM


I agree with Balladeer, really enjoyed the read.
Toddles
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46 posted 2000-07-27 11:02 PM


Richie: Your words are most appreciated!!!


Balladeer: Application accepted, thanks for the enthusiasm!!!

Toddles
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47 posted 2000-07-27 11:04 PM


Richie: Your words are most appreciated!!!


Balladeer: Application accepted, thanks for the enthusiasm!!!

Toddles
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48 posted 2000-07-28 03:32 PM


Thank you Seymour!!!!!

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49 posted 2000-07-28 04:01 PM


This is WITHOUT A DOUBT my favorite of ALL!
Toddles
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50 posted 2000-07-28 05:54 PM


N2Wishin: Thank you for your support!

By the way... Nice screen-name!

Toddles
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51 posted 2000-07-28 10:47 PM


Ditto: Misty! (Sweet E-Mail)


Thanx Bunches N2!

Toddles
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52 posted 2000-07-29 01:09 AM


!

Toddles
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53 posted 2000-07-29 11:51 AM


!

Toddles
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54 posted 2000-07-29 07:50 PM


!

N2Wishin
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55 posted 2000-07-30 02:54 AM


I just want to send this excellent poem up the ladder again!
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56 posted 2000-07-30 08:33 AM


May I board your magical musical mystery ship, and sail away with you? You are fast becoming one of my favored writers, so expect to see replies often! Thank you! {click}

Karilea
When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ

Toddles
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57 posted 2000-07-30 03:04 PM


Karilea: I thank you wholeheartedly!

Toddles
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58 posted 2000-07-30 04:53 PM


Thanks again: N2Wishin!

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59 posted 2000-07-31 01:43 AM


I hope you have enjoyed the response that this poem has gotten, you deserve it my friend!
Toddles
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60 posted 2000-07-31 04:31 PM


N2: I have been VERY happy with the response of this poem!!! Thanks!

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