I Want to Fly!
A poem for the young and young at heart16 total reviews
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A beautifully rhymed poem here in a delightful form filled with the fun of children enjoying flying high! Great flow and a joy to read, a perfect presentation for the contest, I wish you luck, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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A beautifully rhymed poem here in a delightful form filled with the fun of children enjoying flying high! Great flow and a joy to read, a perfect presentation for the contest, I wish you luck, love Dolly x
Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Thank you so much, Dolly, for your enthusiastic review of I WANT TO FLY! I am delighted you enjoyed the adventure of flying with Sis.
Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Author,
First of all, I ADORE that image!!! Secondly, your words took me right THERE. What fun. I remember those days so vividly. When I was young enough to enjoy swinging myself (still do from time to time!) and then swinging my own kids. It never gets old.
Favorite lines:
Up, up above the trees she rose
till pointed toes caressed the clouds.
Loved it. Good luck!
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Dear Mystery Author,
First of all, I ADORE that image!!! Secondly, your words took me right THERE. What fun. I remember those days so vividly. When I was young enough to enjoy swinging myself (still do from time to time!) and then swinging my own kids. It never gets old.
Favorite lines:
Up, up above the trees she rose
till pointed toes caressed the clouds.
Loved it. Good luck!
Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Hi robyn. I am thrilled you love I WANT TO FLY. As you say, it's something you never outgrow. Many thanks for your wonderful praise.
Comment from victor 66
Your poem brings several things to mind. I think back to the mid 50s when we used to watch a television version of Superman. We all wanted to fly like Superman. I guess I was just a little smarter then a few other kids who had jumped off their garage and broken arms. Second thought that comes to mind is, we used to give each other "underdogs". Where we backed up the kid on the swing as far back as you could and pushed them all the way until you got under them completely. Years later I gave "underdogs" to my own sons and then later after that to my Grand children. Most kids would like to fly, it's just that they grow up and give it up. Such is life. Best wishes. Oh by the way, I enjoyed your poem very much.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Your poem brings several things to mind. I think back to the mid 50s when we used to watch a television version of Superman. We all wanted to fly like Superman. I guess I was just a little smarter then a few other kids who had jumped off their garage and broken arms. Second thought that comes to mind is, we used to give each other "underdogs". Where we backed up the kid on the swing as far back as you could and pushed them all the way until you got under them completely. Years later I gave "underdogs" to my own sons and then later after that to my Grand children. Most kids would like to fly, it's just that they grow up and give it up. Such is life. Best wishes. Oh by the way, I enjoyed your poem very much.
Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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I am delighted you enjoyed I WANT TO FLY so much, victor. Yes, an "underdog" is what Petey gives his sister to really get her going. Many thanks for reviewing and your interesting comments.
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When I read a poem that is sincere and uplifting, it is pretty hard not to go a little overboard with a review. Of course, you are most welcome.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This poem speaks how a girl wished and wanted to fly in the sky simply by swinging and she did it with her full joy and excitement; well said, well done. Write-Inspire-Change --DR ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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This poem speaks how a girl wished and wanted to fly in the sky simply by swinging and she did it with her full joy and excitement; well said, well done. Write-Inspire-Change --DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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So pleased you enjoyed I WANT TO FLY!. Many thanks for reviewing/
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
That's a really nice story about children playing on the playground with things like jungle Jim's that are no longer allowed to be there. I remember the big swing sets you described and of course the boys wanted to get level with the support bar. She defied gravity and got there. I have no patience. As soon as I got as high as I could stand I tried to jump out. That never really worked out well. Good poem.
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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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That's a really nice story about children playing on the playground with things like jungle Jim's that are no longer allowed to be there. I remember the big swing sets you described and of course the boys wanted to get level with the support bar. She defied gravity and got there. I have no patience. As soon as I got as high as I could stand I tried to jump out. That never really worked out well. Good poem.
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Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Hi Robert. I have acrophobia and also wanted to jump from a swing. Many thanks for reviewing I WANT TO FLY! and your kind praise.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Joy Graham
Hello Mystery Poet,
This is a fun poem which reminds me of my own swinging days many centuries ago. I used to love touching me toes to the sky and putting my head back to enjoy the moment. Now that I'm old, I get dizzy on swings so stay away from them lol!
Best wishes in the contest.
Joy xx
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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Hello Mystery Poet,
This is a fun poem which reminds me of my own swinging days many centuries ago. I used to love touching me toes to the sky and putting my head back to enjoy the moment. Now that I'm old, I get dizzy on swings so stay away from them lol!
Best wishes in the contest.
Joy xx
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Comment Written 24-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2019
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Hi Joy. I am so pleased you enjoyed I WANT TO FLY! and that it brought back fun memories. Many thanks for sharing.
