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Chasing the Impossible Dream (my 1,000th post)
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Chasing the Impossible Dream (my 1,000th post) |
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LoveBug
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since 2000-01-08
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She’s doing what we all have done Chasing an impossible dream The chase is long and fast and hard She’s gaining ground, it seems Through the trees and through the brush She fights to touch her dream Then the clouds come and blot out Each silver moonlight beam She is still in hot pursuit Stumbling through the dark night Though she can not see a thing She won’t give up the fight All she’s ever had is this Chasing the impossible dream And now she’s so very close She’ll catch it soon, it seems Her heart pounds heavy in her chest Faster than the pounding rain She knows that she must catch it now She’ll never be this close again And when it seems that she will have To give up her brave fight A beautiful beam of light appears Penetrating the dark night There’s a clearing in the brush The girl can’t believe what she sees For there, among the dark night Shines the impossible dream She approaches slowly, hand outstretched Her fingertips barely brush The dream that she’s chased all her life Most people don’t get that much Then the dream must take its flight And the girl is alone, as before She lies face down in the mud, and cries Like she’s never cried before But these are tears of joy, not grief For she’s touched the impossible dream! The clouds move on to the east And frees the silver moonbeams The girl stands, and with more strength Than she’s ever had before She starts on the chase again To touch the dream once more < !signature--> "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea [This message has been edited by LoveBug (edited 06-27-2000).] |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Brilliant LB. This has such movement and vitality I'm breathless, I feel the thrill of the chase. Loved it Olias Congratulations on your 1000th post a milestone, keep chasing the dream your a formidable athelete. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Her heart pounds heavy in her chest Faster than the pounding rain She knows that she must catch it now She’ll never be this close again And when it seems that she will have To give up her brave fight A beautiful beam of light appears Penetrating the dark night There’s a clearing in the brush The girl can’t believe what she sees For there, among the dark night Shines the impossible dream --------------- this is awesome LB!!!!! really well written and expressive... CONGRATS on your posting landmark... I have had many of your sweet and encouraging replies and I THANK YOU!!!! later cool-bug-gator  jm |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Congratulations!!! And to post such an uplifting hopeful poem is wonderful!! I love it..  |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
What a beautiful story, LoveBug...and it even has a happy ending! Elizabeth I'm grabbing my hat and coat I'm leaving the cat a note Quick call me a ferry boat-getting out of town! |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
A beautiful statement on perseverence. Try try again. jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Alwye
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since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
My friend, this is so gorgeous. Such power and beauty and hope here...and congrats on the 1000 posts!  *Krista Knutson* "Cherish your vision; Cherish your ideals; Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the lov |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
1000 smiles to your poem enjoyed Rex}>{{{{o> |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
What a wonderful uplifting read. So are you ready for the marathon yet? Congrats on your 1000th post. |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Love Bug, Good one. I reallly like it! |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
WOW .. nicely done Coco |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
There is always hope... Nice writing LoveBug... and yes, MANY CONGRATULATIONS on 1000 posts regards, sudhir. |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Thank you all for your beautiful comments! They mean the world to me.  "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." -Oscar Wilde "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief" -Shakespea |
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Dusk Treader
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Senior Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 1187St. Paul, MN |
Beautiful poem, LB! I loved the ending especially.. Congrats on the 1000 post milestone! Abrahm Simons "Keep on dreamin' boy 'cause when you stop dreaming it's time to die" - Blind Melon |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Congrads on the 1000 post. All she’s ever had is this Chasing the impossible dream And now she’s so very close She’ll catch it soon, it seems continue to chase that dream, wondeful poem. "monuments put from pen to paper turns me into a gutless wonder" Manic street preachers |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
LoveBug~ I can remember when it was your FIRST post ! You've come far in your writing, young lady. This is lovely. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautifully done, LoveBug! Congrats on your 1,000th post! Denise |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Superb Lovebug!!! Just a wonderful story, excellently told. . . Congrats on the 1,000. . . now on to the next 1,000!!! ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
LoveBug I was wondering if anyone ever caught that impossible dream...You caught it and let it get away...maybe it is impossible to catch...congratulations on #1,000. James |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
Congrats. This is a great poem to mark a wounderful milestone, I am glad you reached that dream, now set yourself anouther one and go catch that one to . I'll see you at 2000 . L.of.L. Tom . ( Are you really a teen ? or are you just representing us as I have always got the impression through your poetry that your are very experienced, wise person that usualy only comes with age as most of the teenagers I have met [ not all - me and my mates are very wise ] have usualy been ignorant . Sorry if you take offence at this comment, I was only currious and thought I'd ask as I usually get on well with people that are like myself . L.of.L. Tom . ( again ) . Insanity is a perfectly normal responce to an abnormal world -R.D.Laing.- |
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