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A Load of Bull
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A Load of Bull |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England 
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A Load of Bull While walking my dog in a field one day, a massive black bull appeared in the way. It snorted and grunted and pawed at the ground, I could tell by its face that I couldn’t walk round. Now here was a problem, I had to think quick, although in my stomach I really felt sick. To run, or to stand there and mirror it’s stare, the steam from its nostrils showed ‘it’ didn’t care. Well in for a penny and in for a pound, I ran at the beast as it stamped at the ground. Screaming with terror, I must have been thick, and me only armed with a very small stick. The look on its face as it snorted with rage turned from pure anger to one of amaze. It turned and it trotted right out of my sight, while I started shaking with all of my might. My dog, then no coward, took up the chase, and barked at the bull as it left in disgrace, while I caught my breath and wondered just why, I hadn’t been gored and tossed high in the sky. This story is fiction, I’d tell you no ‘bull’, but in my young days all the girls it helped pull. When I meet trouble I face it head on, though some say it’s easier to carry a gun. The gun that I carried was my silver tongue, though now that I think, all the girls liked that long, but back to the story, that ‘nearly’ is true, this tells of those problems you cannot work through. There’s been times in life with no way around, and truthfully this is what I have found. Don’t stand there and take it, be sure you bite back, even when screaming, just narrow the gap. If you leave some space to let troubles take hold and never take action, but let yourself fold, then you’ll carry them with you for all of your days, they only get worse and determine your ways. So what if you’re frightened, or maybe get hurt, face up to life’s terrors in one sudden spurt. Grab the damn problem by scruff of the neck, what is there to lose, when your down on the deck? Then just like my bull, if you meet it head on, you may find it’s not real, but it ruining your fun. The problem’s invented by ‘me’, I have found, are the ones that are hardest for me to get round. So real or imagined don’t stand there and stare, just run at them screaming and don’t give a care. If they disappear, you make shake for a while, but even if ‘tossed’ you may rise with a smile. Ivor G Davies The moment created this second, is a moment that's going to last. It lives the full spectrum of time, the future, the present and past. [This message has been edited by ivordavies (02-14-2007 06:27 PM).] |
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Beatrice Boyle Member
since 2006-12-06
Posts 438 |
Really fun Ivor...and that's no bull!  Bea |
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Rod Member
since 1999-12-08
Posts 149Auckland New Zealand |
Hey this is great Ivor! It bounces along nicely.....conjures up a vivid picture and gives good advice into the bargain! Well written Cheers |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Great job Ivor. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England |
Naah... just a load of bull. but thanks for reading anyway! Ivor |
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unholyjudgement Member
since 2007-02-27
Posts 116Wherever my soul takes me next |
that moment of realization is beautiful My mind is like lightning |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
a joyful read. what a life lesson you gave. wonderful. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You are a very charming poet! Your silver tongue and pen spew out a beautiful blend of humour and wisdom!  I've been missing your poetic presence at pip! Giving you a big warm hug 'n a smile, Linda |
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Devious Intellectual Member
since 2006-05-08
Posts 112 |
nice storyline, written so i could understnad it i likeeeee it,,, |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England |
Thank you all for your responses, this makes me want to force myself to make time to get back to my passion! Sorry I have been extremely busy and have had ccomputer problems, but I now have a new computer and just need to find the time again! Thank once again.... Ivor |
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