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The love of my life had left to live in Australia and my dream of being able to fly (like so many people do, I guess), was fuelled one day on my drive home.

I pass these beautiful cliffs overlooking the sea where the breeze hits the cliff, causing a wave of air on which the gulls soar and glide for ages. I imagined that if I were able to fly like these gulls I could make it to Australia across the divide of angry ocean no matter what it took.

The journey would be one of extreme endurance, but I would succeed in reaching her, to lie exhausted but happy at last to have found her. 		Love Poems
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Wings
by Anthony West
If I had wings to fly
I'd breathe in deep
and spread them wide
as I leap from the cliff
into the wind
where the gulls glide.

Crossing this wide sea
I glide above cruel waves
that reach up to drown my flight
in their cold
deep
blue-green graves.

And as your day grows slowly light
I'd arrive on worn-out wings
to hold you
in your waking dreams
and feel you soft
and gently warm
in my embrace at last.

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Ovinda
You are a great poet. Its like you have just spoke to the inner me because sometimes i wonder "if only I could fly all the way from this place to America where she is and feel her warmth". Keep talking (to the hearts)
Ashley
I loved this. I could really see the bird flying over the sea as you explained.
silly goose
Happiness is a bird
Julia
i'd say the same thing i am in a long disiness relship i'm from pa and hes from texis so if i had wings i would be there with him wright now
Belinda
I love your poems there so touching i have a poem i would love to share with u some time
rebeca
sometimes when someone you love leaves you want to go with them but you cant
BrIaNnA
i like dis poem. it reminds of me of sum1! its realii cute!
Jessica
This is a very nice poem keep them coming because you never know when you hit things big in life. Keep the good work. Love,Jessica
Allison
It touched me, and I want to express that, but no words could. I really like this and it's awesome.
mandy
i kno that alot of people are in long distance relationships with people just like i am and this poem really reaches out to us and says that we are not alone. if i could fly. i'd already be gone.
Brittany
This rememeber me of me and my old b/f. He still loves me and i still love him but we cant be together. b/cuz my parents wont let me date and im 15 years old. that aint right. u hear me.
Tina
this poem toyches a special place within me.
Magda
Lovely poem that I am sure touches the hearts of many a lover and parents with children that live far away.
KATIE
At a time in my life where i feel like i am the only one in the world who is so far from the person that i never want to be apart from, this poem gives the glissen of light at the end of the tunnel. If only we could fly
MATT
THIS POEM REALLY REFLECTS ON WOT IS HAPPENING TO ME AT THE MOMENT! BRILLANT
hoochman
inspired - my girlfreiend has recently moved to the other end of the country and this really illustrates my feelings as i'm sure it does to many people in long distance relationships.
f
i like the poem you did a good work thank for let us read it
Amanda
i this got do reading this poem and i love it. i think it is a really good poem and it is so great.
Becky
I love it. My boyfriend left to go to london and i haven't seen him and the poem just reminded me of him thanks Anthony West
KATI
I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I LOVE UR POEMS. I LIKE THE WAY U EXPRESS WHAT U FEEL THROUGH POETRY. WOW.
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