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Limitless (1 reply)

Candice
3 years ago
Candice 3 years ago

#imagery

The secret to a happy life is always one's dream,

Not everyone is destined to be the cream.

Limitless are my horizons, but down-to-earth am I,

Aiming to be a star, still left to explore the sky !

Candice M

Susan Katz
3 years ago
Susan Katz 3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your poem with me.  It is light and lovely and I would only ask that you reconsider your first rhyme - "dream and cream."  It seems a bit contrived and, I think, takes away from the bright and uplifting image you are trying to create.  Not every line has to rhyme and often, poetry works best when not rhyming.  Just a thought for you to consider.  Your friend in poetry, Susan

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