Traveling to the south of France
Where the air is fresh and clean
See the beauty of the valleys
A prettier sight I’ve never seen.
I gaze upon the sunrise
Walk along the countryside
Wear my beret atop my head
Tilted slightly to one side.
Pretend to be Parisian
While perusing local shops
Watch the farmers traveling
Their wagons filled to the top.
With vegetables and flowers
Their dogs walking by their side
Tails wagging, people smiling
Children playing ball nearby.
Stopped for lunch at a small cafe
Enjoyed the day so warm and sunny
Served a loaf of crusty bread
With a plate of cheese and honey.
A gentler time, a memory
A snapshot of the day
They know how to live there
How to pass their time away.
Sharing simple conversations
Watching sheep herded thru the streets
Another bottle of Champagne
Made with grapes so ripe and sweet.
A fantasy, a book I read
Re-enacted before my eyes
A memory to cherish
Makes me smile and wonder why.
I waited so long to travel
Held fast to the mundane
Now that I’ve ventured far from home
I know I’ll be back again.
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This poem has it all! I love it!
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Thank you, Isha! So glad you liked this one! 💙
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This poem took me on a little journey to France. Thanks for taking me along.
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I’ve never been to France. Hoping to go! It’s still a fantasy adventure! 💙
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Perfectly written 🙂
They really do know how to live life to the full in the South of France. 🙂
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Thank you so much! So happy to read your comment! 💙
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Nice. Dreaming of France, are we? 🙂 I like the atmosphere in the poem.
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Thank you for commenting. Yes, I am anxious to visit France! 💙
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So idyllic… I travelled with you. I’d love to go too!
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Maybe, someday!!!! 💙
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Same.💞
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Yaaaay, I hope you have a great time, I want to visit this winter as well, please share your experience with us x
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So good Patty!
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Thank you!!!!! I always appreciate your comments! 💙
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I could see everything you described! Wonderful imagery Patty! ☺
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I’m so glad you liked this one. Hope…. I can go to France… one of these days. 💙
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Great post
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Thank you for taking the time to read my poem. Thank you also for commenting! Hope you have a great day! 💙
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