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Dog Team Dreams (from Poetry Workshop)
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Dog Team Dreams (from Poetry Workshop) |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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 Dog Team Dreams Hear sharpened runners glide across the snow Rubbing loudly on the icy trail The dog team pulls sleds, burning will to go Sprinting faster, making dog sleds sail Then they pass with a quick step of spring When they pull, all they give makes snow sing With envy, I wish I could sail along Running at their side on crystal snow And feel the freedom of their pulling song Wishing for that passion that they show For they run with desire, heart to please And they pull with a drive, grace and ease ~ Alison (Photo by Alison) |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
Oh Ali, what an amazing picture to go along with this wonderful poem... those magnificent animals so loyal, courageous and loving... that must one heck of a ride!! Love this my friend, bundle up tonight its supposed to be a three dog night! Richard (Hugs) |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
OHHHHH . . . . . ! I know I don't need to tell you, Alison, how much I love the dogs, the photo, and the poem - and not only would I love to be running alongside the dogs, but I really feel as though I AM! I have seen sled races on TV, but never have I felt so close to being with the sled dogs physically and also part of their souls as I do when I read (and re-read!) your poem. Thank you, girl. Your corner of the world may be cold and tough to live in, but it is the magic of dreams. Through you, I get Alaska without the cold and the hardships. I hope your plumbing problems are sorted out properly by now with no more recurrences. Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Spectacular combination of words and picture, dear Alison. Just awesome! Your world offered to us in beauty. Love, Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My Darling Lasky Girl ~ This fine piece of reality writing engaged all of my senses! I could feel the power and loyalty, the cold. I could hear the sounds and feel the exhilaration! You did an outstanding job of bringing your reader along with the dog teams.  This was very special! I love your Alaska, Lasky Girl! You portray exceeding well through your photography and the printed word!  Love you! Linder Lou xo... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, dear! I just wrote a reply and it disappeared after I pressed "Submit". It registered on the topic page as the 4th reply, but on the top of the page it only has the number of the first 3 replies! Sheesh!  Well, my darling Lasky Girl, I'll give it another go! I think you did an outstanding job of bringing your readers into the realm of the dog team. You engaged all the senses and it was an exhilarating experience. You captured the heart and soul of those incredible canines! Bravo! I love how you portray your Alaska, Lasky Girl through your phenomenal photographs and outstanding poetry! Love you! Linder Lou xo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, I discovered the problem! I had updated my Foxfire and since my posts weren't showing up, I disconnected from the internet and when I reconnected it and went back into the posts that weren't showing up, they spontaneously appeared! lol LL |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Wonderful job both in form and content and the photo is marvelous! I got to looking deep into the photo...and of course, got to seeing more than was probably there...so I really enjoyed this!  |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
grand-fine poetic impression and photo. imagery as well ! a wonderful pleasure to read! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Richard,thank you. I am lucky - they were just out in front of my house. So, I went out in my shorts and tshirt and took their picture. I think they knew and ran a bit more proudly. Alison - Diana, I knew this would draw you in and you would take it for yours. I was thinking of you as I wrote the poem and added the pictre. Love, Alison - Margherita, Thank you for reading, enjoying and letting me know how you lked it. Love you, Alison - Linda, My friend, thank you. You make me smile. xoxoxo A - Linda, Did you like this one? Okay, now I am grinning. xoxoxo Alison - Linder Lou? Stll on meds? Okay, now I am laughing. Thank you, darling one and thank you for the email too. You made my night. xoxoxo and love, Alison - Sunshine, Thank you for reading and allowing yourself to move into the picture. The dogs and I thank you and love you for that. xoxoxo Alison - Bruce, You are so darned kind to me in your comments. You make my day so often. Thank you, dear friend. Alison |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I find sled dogs to be amazing. Love the picture. Perfect poem for us animal lovers. Ida |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
Simply beautiful...to me the perfect life would be to have a cabin in the woods filled with dogs and to be in the Ididerod (not sure i spelled that right)...so, i imagined myself to be the person in your wonderful picture living the dream! Great poem and picture! I love them. There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Right in front of your house??? Ohhhhh my goodness! How exciting! (How bland my words are in comparison to what I am thinking and feeling!) Shorts and a T-shirt in ALASKA and it’s not even your icy summer yet? But thanks, anyway. You must have been freezing. Thanks for thinking of me when you were taking the picture! And thanks for the lovely poem. Right in front of your house – sorry for the repetition, but I can’t get that out of my mind – no wonder you put up with the weather and the frozen pipes and the burning bush (er tree) and other such wild and woolly things! Owl |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Nicely done! Kat >^..^< |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hello Alison, the great Jack London would have enjoyed this beautiful hommage and poem, your inspiration always surprises me beautifully and cleverly, this is an excellent poem with vast plan to feel liberty in spaces and mind, I enjoyed very much. yann |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I look forward to reading you Alison, because you share little glimpses of yourself that are so fascinating. We are worlds apart and yet you embrace all of us who are lucky enough to read you. Wonderful, you~ |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ida, Thank you. I love watching them and would love to have a team some day. Alison - faithmairee I always wanted to run the Iditarod, just not sure I could make it over Rainy Pass. I am a better cheerleader, I think. Thank you for reading and enjoying. Alison - Diana, A team ran by today and I didn't have my camera close by. They were really going fast and did not even look towards me or the house. Dogs on a misson out enjoying a beautiful spring day. It snowed this evening - think it still is. Love you Alison - Thank you, dear Kat. A - yann, What high praise you give me. You so often make me feel good inside. Alison - Blues Serenade, Thank you. I love the differences that so many of us share. We are a real cultural/geographical melting pot. Thank you for reading. Alison |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Alison, I am always in awe of those dogs, their energy and stamina is incredible. I can hear the sear of the blades on the snow in your poem and feal the wish of vibrance to match them. You may not physically have their fortitude, but your spirit certainly does! The movement and harmony come together in stellar fashion! ~Karen |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Hello Alison~ Oh, how I love this! What an enjoyable read, a refreshing topic and so engaging...adored!  Amary |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hi Karen, Thank you for reading and understanding the magic of dog teams. They are truly amazing. It's always nice to read your comments. Alison - Amary, Love the shortened name - so unique. Thank you, as always, for your kind comment. People like you make my day. xoxo A |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
...always have wanted to write like you, my friend. j. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
A team of your own, Alison? Really! Ohhh wow! The dogs that ran past the day you wrote that (I have had no Internet connection for days and I didn't check what day you wrote your reply) so fast, didn't glance your way because their speed required them to watch extra carefully where they were going and they knew you would understand and not have your feelings hurt - you knew that, but I just had to tell you, just to make sure, you really did know! Even though you didn't have your camera with you, I am enjoying that vicariously, as I know you won't mind. I love what Karen said - and you, in the poem - about hearing the runners of the sled in the snow - and I can hear that too, as I run in spirit with the dogs. Bluesy has it so right. I love every poem of yours I hve ever read, but I esPECially LLLLLLLOVE it when you Alaskanate, especially about the animals there. There is a part of my mind and heart that is reserved for Alison and Alaska. You are the only person I know in Alaska, so, as I have told you before, I think - in my mind, Alaska belongs to Alison, although being the kind person you are, you share it with anyone who wants to share it with you (which, of course, includes ME!). Owl |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
jimmy ~ I can't even think of anything to say. You blew me away. Truly. Thank you. I look for your work, read it, feel it and love it. alison - Diana, I was listening to the radio on the way home and heard of something that made me think of you. Hang on and let me go get the link. Well, I can't find it, but I will and I'll get it for you. It was about dog mushing. I'll find it. You make me smile so often - when I think of SA, I think of you. xoxoxo Alison |
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