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Manqoba Mkhize
South Africa, gauteng, jhb

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I had a dream

I saw a paradise not in a forest.
Everything was tamed
I was in heaven not in a jungle.
The thorns were soft as petals
The lion was a vegetarian
The mosquito sang a soothing lullaby
Then i was awakened by the irrtating
buzz of the mosquito in my ear.

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languidluna Comment by: languidluna - 2008-07-10 08:51
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This poem is great. I love the juxtaposition of the ideal with the reality. I wrote a poem about my ideal place once and ended it "I wake up to realize my sock is inside out." Great minds think alike!
DavidHe Comment by: DavidHe - 2008-06-30 17:29
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A good dream that every one likes to have. I expect to have such a dream in future. Best wishes.
bebelestrange Comment by: bebelestrange - 2008-06-30 08:41
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This is a different style for you, however you always have my attention. I love it.

To live in a dream would be to live in a bubble I suppose, but wouldn't it be nice at times?

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heidiheimler Comment by: heidiheimler - 2008-06-30 06:33
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I smiled when I read "the lion was a vegetarian" - great line!

If the world is full of annoying mosquitos, at least we can find solace in dreams...

Wonderful poem - thanks PJ.
michellemarie Comment by: michellemarie - 2008-06-30 06:26
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that's really cute. although short, it tells a great story! great work.
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