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Learning to Ride |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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Motionless As a sentinel, In stalwart stance Before a looming gate... Yet plotting a maiden flight Across a foreboding threshold To a new realm of Once unfathomable dreams.  Through seasons and a day Skulking trepidations Jeer at rising inklings Of imminent prowess; Until a glimmer of courage, Supplanting childlike fears, Embarks tentatively like a Cowardly Lion To a rocky new adventure.  Focus Look ahead Balance CRASH...!!  Refocus Concentrate Balance CRUNCH...!! Focus again Zone in Balance SPLOOTCH...!!!  One more time Pedal Pedal Pedal onward Triumphantly Empowered BEING The Best Ever Mini-Sport Roadmaster  And... Then... Stop? But HOW? A lesson well learned need happen only once. Remembrance is infinite. Waft every crest upon your destined sea Embrace the wave of Serendipity Lest its elusive arcane ecstasy Refurl with sail for all eternity Nancy Ness [This message has been edited by Nan (09-03-2002 09:47 PM).] |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Nan - missed you... Another flow from your magnificent pen... BC |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Nan, what a delightful piece of work both the poem and the riding. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Nan Yea!! Balance is something that you catch..and once you have it..you don't forget. Loved the words, and the photos are prieless! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Oh this is so adorable, Nan... I especially loved the end... I bet this was your grandaughter...right?  ~ hugs from KazooLyra |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Is that Cassandra? Isn't she a doll! She'll get the hang of riding real soon. I think you should paste this and the pics into a scrapbook for her. Well done Nan!  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  YAY!!! Awwwwwwww, is this Cassandra, this is sooooooo cute and I am so happy you've posted as your gorgeous words have been long anticipated from us all! (kiss on cheek) This is a wonderful lesson and adorable dedication, sweet friend, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Nan, 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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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
SPLOOTCH???  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Nan, A delight to see and read. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh I loved to see her tenacios side, but then we knew it was there all along right? Cassandra good for you, Tori is still trying. As for the stopping - Splootch is a good way to put it, but with Tori it has more of a wailing cry attached to it actually. This was too cute for words, saved it, and maybe you can ride me "double" by the time I get there next year. Well done GRAMMA!  The most valuable thing you own is a smile, wear it, and share it. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Adorable Nan... And, loved the pictures... they sure tell the story! ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
(chuckling) Bravo! many lessons for allof us in this...learning is indeed sometimes a matter of just keep trying..and of finding the balance.... I enjoyed! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you, my kind friends... This free verse stuff doesn't come easily to me.. How do you guys EVER know when you've finished a poem? Yea - Splooootch..  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Treasured moments captured forever! This was very special---your words and the photos! Linda |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
awesome! I still remember it well...wow, what a great piece, the pictures, the words...I'm impressed, very! |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Gosh she's getting so big!!! I remember the picture of her asleep with her head on a dictionary!! I love this Nan.  |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
And the cliche is born. I love this piece. It has SO MANY meanings. Wonderful job!! Hey dog, did you see the size of that chicken!? |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
The ride wasn't easy to come by, but it was accompanied by perservance and support. Loved this meaningful piece, Nan. mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Some day, I will have to confide in you, just how much I needed to read that right now. So...okay, I'll pick up the bike and ride...but? tsk...izzit okay if I wear my son's football helmet??? Loved this Nan... the message hit home too...beautiful, you. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Hey kidlet, the great thing about free verse is that they are never finished...and are sort of like eating potatoe chips...you can't do just one! |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Still revising... Still revising... Writing another... Writing another... |
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