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Racing the Shadows (for OwlSA - Repost) |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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racing the shadows i see him on a gray horse high up in the clouds; he is racing the shadows of the sun. can you not see him as you lie on your back in the summer meadow? he is the one running to shower you with summer rain and love. --- Alison ... Diana, I wrote this about my brother.It was originally posted in PiP under the name I used to use here (aziza).I thought you might understand it. With love, A |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
A wonderful way, dear Alison, to connect in love with those who moved on but still live within our hearts and minds. I understand it too. Love the image of the meadow that allows the vision and the shower of love. Love, Margherita |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Ali-girl.. another beautiful gifting.. xxx love you lots... RDB xx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Alison, I loved very one this one and its feelings of freedom...Plus it is very well written ang gives pleasure while reading... Have a sweet day yann |
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XGarapanX Senior Member
since 2008-06-19
Posts 1435Antarctica |
A lovely, meaningful and intelligent piece of writing. ·´~`·»Garapan«·´~`· |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You did it again Alison, this is lovely. Ida |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
I can see it! Wonderful! Before I read the end, I was reminded of the sculpture on Stone Mountain in Georgia. The horsemen raced through the clouds just as you depicted. Neat! ~misC~ picture of Stone Mountain: http://www.rlrouse.com/stone-mountain-sculpture.html |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, Alison, I do, I do, I do! And I see him and the gray horse, bonded as one, in body and spirit and love, galloping across the sky in long elegant grey-legged strides. Oh, Alison, thank you so very much for this. The tears are running down my face for so many reasons - the warmth of your gift to me; your understanding of what a gift it is to me; the unexpectedness of the gift; the sadness at the passing of your brother, the sadness of the passing of Flicka; the beauty of the images in your poem; the beauty of the poem as a whole, but I am smiling too - and it is a slow, small smile, but it is a very deep one overflowing with gratitude for all we have had and all we still have. I don't know how to thank you for this! I loved Aziza's poetry too, but I didn't know that you were her! I saw Kate's message to you in response to one of your poems, and she mentioned that she noticed that you had changed your name, but she recognised you from your hating lumpy oatmeal. I was going to ask either you or her who you used to be, but I don't need to now. Thank you again, Alison, for this wonderful gift. - Owl |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
VERY fine (as is typical from this talented author!) ---serious applause!! |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Another example of love, beauty, and compassion that is not virtual, but real right here at Passion's Paradise. May I thank you sweet Ally for this wonderful gift to a dear friend. You have a pure heart. Rich  |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Margherita, Thank you, my lovely friend. Your heart will always understand. xoxoxo Alison ------------ RDB xx (smiles) I love you too, my friend. And, I loved touching base with you and talking for a bit. You are a light. xoxoxo Ali ------------ yann, I am so glad that you enjoyed this one. Your responses never fail to give me pleasure. Alison -------------- XGarapanX Thank you so much. You are pretty kind, you know? A --------------- Ida, Thank you. This is one of the first poems that I ever wrote. It came from the heart - and when I lie on my back in a grassy field and look at the clouds, I always see my brother. Love, Alison -------------- ~misC~ What a wonderful response. I am glad that my words evoked an image in your mind ... and then you shared it so I could see and smile too. Beautiful touch from a beautiful woman. A -------------- Bruce, You are a wonderful PiP pal. I really enjoy your writing and the responses that you give me. Some people are gifts - and you are that person to me. Alison ------------- Rich, You have become pretty special to me on these pages. I enjoy your poetry too - finding it imaginative and filled with heart. Thank you for reading my poems. Alison ----------------- Dear OwlSA, My note to you is on the next thread. Love, Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Dear Diana, This poem is now yours to tuck away in your back pocket. We can lie together in a large meadow, filled with wildflowers and gaze up at the clouds as they drift by. Together, we can find Flicka and Robby and share our stories. I first experienced death when I was five. Our horse, Rondo, died. Rondo had been part of all of the children's lives. There were five of us children and I am the baby. We would climb on him, wrap our arms around his legs, sit under him and make roads. He always loved us and took care of us - and we took care of him by bringing him a jaw breaker candy every Saturday. They are round, colorful hard sugar candy. He would suck that for hours, head bobbing up and down .. just a horse in heaven. I understand your loss - and my heart goes out to you. With love, Alison |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
a touching rendition of heart felt words |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, poddarku, my friend. I have missed you. Alison |
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