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What a Nightmare!
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What a Nightmare! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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In the land of castles and dragons In the days of yore and before When all of the gents and their ladies traveled by coach, from shore to shore... The going was rough and relentless and ne'er a good road for the course Your comfort was always dependent on the steadfast reliable horse! In daylight the coachmen were given the task of providing the beasts who would take you to your destination for a premium fee, at the least... All the gentry and their well-off ladies who traveled, did so in daylight to assure that their ride would be smoother than a trip taken in dark of night... For at night, when the poorer folk traveled even though they paid much for their fee The coachmen would substitute horses shall we say 'of a lesser degree'... The darkness belied their afflictions The ride was unbearably rough Each bump shook the bones of the weary One's endurance seemed never enough... When you lay down to sleep, just remember In your nocturnal journeys, beware That the horse who will carry your dream coach doesn't turn out to be a 'nightmare'!! (And that is where the word 'nightmare' originated!!) Open the door and let your adventure begin!!! [This message has been edited by Sunnyone (08-04-2002 08:01 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Brava! I do appreciate one doing research to find the origin of words...and this is no exception! Thank you for this! |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh my gosh, I never knew that was there that word came from, sweet friend, that is fascinating, and I love this gorgeous poem, wow, you sure taught me something today, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sunnyone, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sunnyone...How very interesting, and all wrapped up in this lovely poem story. Thanks for the lesson in meaning. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Thank you Sunshine! Well, I just happened to stumble across this little bit of info on a BBC broadcast one night, and I thought it was fascinating...just one of those words we take for granted, but never quite know the story behind. Glad you liked the read!! Thank you Noah! And one is never too young or too old to learn anything, as this particular granny will tell you!! Always keep your mind open....  Open the door and let your adventure begin!!! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Thank you Martie! I've always had a curiosity towards the origin of the English language...(and now I live in the place where it originated!) So, I couldn't resist this one! Open the door and let your adventure begin!!! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Sunny darling girl your writing is always so wonderful and this is no exception your writing is perfect poetry. The good old Beeb trust them to give you a bit of info when you need it. But its what you did with it that is so fabulous, you know I love this utterly utterly darling heart, it is truly divine. Beautifully written and perfectly presented well done darling girl well done indeed As always Mushy   Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Mushy!! and thank you so much for your wonderful reply!! You know, I am finding so much around me in my new surroundings that stimulates different trains of thought, much appreciated by this writer!! Open the door and let your adventure begin!!! |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Those who read Piers Anthony will tell you about "Day mares" which bring day dreams. paladin |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Appreciate the info. Maybe I should sleep by day. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Ah yes....and I would much rather deal with day mares, I think!!! Thank you, Paladin! RSWells...be just as careful in the day, as these mares are stabled in our subconscious! Thank you also... |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Sunny - so that's where that word came from. Nice write, about the nightmare... BC |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
What a fun story. Much enjoyed. Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write! Thoroughly enjoyed by this reader! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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