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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2006-08-22 06:59 AM

When the Horses Listen

quote:
August 21, 1906
Salina Journal

There appears to be an epidemic among the horses to
run away during the last few days, and no less than a
dozen runaways have been reported within the last week.

Was it like then, even now
when some Mariah winds
sound in August,
surely in August
and there is no rest, just a swelling,
rumbling something inward
to an outward
sense for journey, or

Is it even now, like then
sensing some urge to surge in roam
in August,
surely in August,
touching a skitterish flank,
some restless limbs
sense a scent on the wind
the Mariah wind

rumbling outward an
inward sense for passage

onto some other plain

when the horses

or a woman

listens.

Earth Angel
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Realms of Light

1 posted 2006-08-22 07:31 AM

That was a masterful piece of writing, woman!

Love & Sun Light,
Linda

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2 posted 2006-08-22 07:38 AM

ms sun...out here them horseys are made of metal and they are stone deaf cause they are so darn loud...hmmmm wonder if some of the women are metal too..(grin) enjoyed it ms sun,

Gentle Spirit
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3 posted 2006-08-22 07:44 AM

OH now this is just perfect momma k!

LeeJ
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4 posted 2006-08-22 08:33 AM

loved the image effect of the horses, free and wild running on the wind
very spiritual...paranormal...loved this
immensily

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

5 posted 2006-08-22 11:14 AM

oh the restless wind
we know is the wayward wind
she yearns to wander
destiny whistles therein
will she give ear to the call

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Ericc
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6 posted 2006-08-22 02:04 PM

Wow....this may be my all time favorite from you!
And that's saying something!

Eric

luminosity
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7 posted 2006-08-22 02:22 PM

this...this takes all of what the coming season of fall does to me, and puts it artfully into one of the best poems I have read...sigh...and it makes me cry...as fall always does.....

Martie

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8 posted 2006-08-22 02:52 PM

sissie

You touch the withers of mood in both horse and woman so skillfully and tenderly...

Magnus

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9 posted 2006-08-22 04:19 PM

There is no doubt that both the horses
and the woman are listening....Women
always have a sense that takes them to
a different plane...one that men do not
share.

Bridget Shenachie
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10 posted 2006-08-22 04:39 PM

I'm going to pull out yesterday's paper to see that was about! Wonderful poem. Wonder what the horses are sensing. They do get skittish before a storm. I smiled to read it.

Shenachie

iliana
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11 posted 2006-08-22 09:19 PM

Karilea, I really liked this, and you know...I find it very, very interesting, too. *hugs*....jo

Midnitesun

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Gaia

12 posted 2006-08-22 10:13 PM

Karilea, you know the title captured my attention. Then hoofbeats thundered across a big screen...and left me standing quietly on the plains with a herd of listeners shaking their heads in awe.

The Lady
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13 posted 2006-08-22 10:19 PM

oh
well
this leaves me
speechless...

Klassy Lassy
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14 posted 2006-08-22 11:05 PM

Such a powerful poem, Sunshine! Such regal animals, horses are very august, indeed. What is it about the 8th month that makes one want to thow her heart and head to Mariah (God speak) winds and fly?

This is gorgeous work.

[This message has been edited by Klassy Lassy (08-23-2006 10:38 AM).]

the grey
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15 posted 2006-08-23 08:13 AM

G'day Karilea. Rather interesting reflections. Some say a full moon has a similar effect.

The Grey

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

16 posted 2006-08-24 09:08 PM

Thank you, for
the comments that you have left here,
in the hoofprints of this story,
have been laid in gold,
for this has become a poem
of heart
and sense.

Listen to your senses, listen
to the storms...

listen.

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