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She Rides - Chronicles #7 (a sestina with pics)
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She Rides - Chronicles #7 (a sestina with pics) |
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MissGypsiNess Junior Member
since 2001-07-02
Posts 21MyWay - The HighWay |
Yon whistling wind of summer’s day A gypsy hearkened distant beck Familiar chant resounds indeed To call’s travail she must pay heed With visions of her yearly trek MissGypsiNess was on her way  On board from Boston whisked away Train to Chicago by next day And so began her westbound trek With wanderlust her summer’s beck All in her track pay rightly heed Beware of impish gypsy deed From Chi-town northerly her deed Kazoo and on to Colon’s way Where wizardry made magic heed Her mission to GearUp each day Till chipmunks chattered farewell beck Embarked then on her westward trek Two nights on rail she kept on trek To follow wanderlust her deed Crossed Rockies to Pacific beck Then headed on northwestern way Debarking for a fortnight’s day A caution all Canucks should heed  In concert led by Lauper’s heed To “Girls just having fun” last trek As Cher sang songs of yesterday “I’ve Got You, Babe” her grandest deed The timeless queen of Gypsy’s way “I’m done, so follow THIS!” her beck  Responding to MissGypsi’s beck Mysteria showed her the way Cross mountainside she must take heed Vancouver’s hills and dales to trek A truly staunch and sprightly deed More’s yet to come than told this day  Adventure as her beck, the calling to her trek She’ll pay eternal heed to meet her quest indeed To forge her gypsy way through ever and a day |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I loved this chronicle, Nan... and the lovely pictures also. I am excited about seeing you again in Kzoo on your way back home.  ~ welcome back to Kzoo hugs from the chipmunkLyra |
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Elan Member
since 2002-05-03
Posts 382State of Wide Eye |
What wonderful memories you are creating, not only for yourself, but for all you touch! |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Great chronicle indeed but I havta tell ya MissGypsiNess is tryin ta kill me for she leaves and I'm swearin its her mission!  Just kidding, we had a ball just sorry it all ends tomorrow, because she had so many mountains left to climb yet  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
So...this is how a Sestina is done...with PICTURES.... no wonder YOU can make it look so easy! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Sharon...I know she loves you...but I don't know about climbing those mountains eh! ~ hugs from chipmunk waiting in KzooLyra |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
All this and Cher too!!! Looking forward to the next installment!  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Nan Thank you for sharing this trip and photos...loved the whole thing. Wish I was there! Hugs. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh what a marvelous trip!! More ...please!! Isn't Canada great??!! ~Hugs~ |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
This is a wonderful journey you let us see through your eyes. Awesome pics, and yep, Cher is timeless. Adored this one MissGypsiNess!! Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  Yay!!! Oh my gosh, this sounds like so much fun, I'm so happy you shared this with all of us, I smiled all throughout this beautiful photo album of delight! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Nan, thnak 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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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nanners~ Lovely trip to you gal ... now hurry back so you can pack ... and head for Florida in September !!! Love ya' gal ...~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Thank you, girls, for this. I've been missing you both. It's so great to see you together. I know you're having a great time. This was a great poem and the picture were wonderful. LOts 'o hugs Liz Save me some ice cream! |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I love the pictures, and the verse. Sestina is one form of verse I still haven't worked up the courage to try.... |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
Impressive poem, wistful images, and a truly delightful story. The only possible disappointment is that the annual pilgrimage is now half complete and we have only two Chronicles this year? Sounds to me like you're having WAY too much fun and haven't found nearly enough time to write. |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
wonderful poetry and fabulous pics thanks for being able to share your journey Hope |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
much fun I'm missing--tossing glitter sprinkles at the screen--OH. damn. KEYBOARD...hugs you two... (serenity exits, with fingers all a-sparkle....) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
A delight to see and read for both. |
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MissGypsiNess Junior Member
since 2001-07-02
Posts 21MyWay - The HighWay |
Thank you all, for your wonderfully kind comments... I'm off this morning on the next venture - back through customs - Good thing I don't have Kit with me..  Only two Chronicles? Hm... How does a gypsy find time to write while mountain climbing? Too much fun? Maybe I can do another excerpt while I'm on the train - If I'm awake!!..  [This message has been edited by MissGypsiNess (08-10-2002 02:26 PM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ahem...well a Gypsy who is going down the yellow brick "track" definitely could get into some mischief when she meets up with a wizard, couldn't she? Look out Oz here she comes. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Wish I coulda been there with ya! I miss oyu guys. Great poem - great pics! I heard about the mountain climbing but from a different perspective, Mysteria lady Thanks for inviting us along, nanners |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
already I'm feeling lonely today. She hopped a bus to catch a train, eastward bound to test a Wizard's brain. When she gets there we will see, if she learned some little tricks from me. There is more to winning a game you play, I'll explain to you all if I may. Playing good Scrabble takes a real knack, I said, "Girl sharpen your skills while on that track." She'll not let the Wizard beat once more, she's going back there way smarter than before. I taught her good at being a femme fatale, so she better win but time will tell. There's more to Scrabble than being smart, to beat a man I said, "Be ditsy from the start! Just kidding...Oh, I loved having her here, we had so much fun that life is going to be mighty boring for a long time without her. Besides she does dishes! Missing you Nan, have fun! Next time it's a "Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun Event!" Ah, what the heck we can let Balladeer in I guess if he behaves. I pass this way but once and hope I meet you.  Sharon [This message has been edited by Mysteria (08-10-2002 09:47 PM).] |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Nan ... what an absolutely wonderful journey ... you've chronicled this beautifully. The pictures are excellent, and the visions you captured with your words are superb! Oh, how I wish, I wish, I wish I could have been climbing the mountains with you both, and watching Cher along side you ... sigh ... what a grand adventure Ms. Gypsyness!  I LOVE the pic of you and Sharon ... just fabulous! (and rofl at crossing customs without me ... lololol ... at least you won't get strip searched! )Can't wait to visit with you next next week! Best wishes and big hugs, /Kit |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a delight this is! *S* Thanks for sharing your trip with us, Nan... pictures and poetry are both wonderful. *S* |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wonderful sestina, nice to see you still teach while you travel. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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