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Merry-Go-Round
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Merry-Go-Round |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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Merry-Go-Round Pretty carousel horses Prance on dainty hooves Their painted smiles Content to go nowhere While the blast of calliope Insists I dance Faster and faster Just to stay in place |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
What a great poem, the reality of it all is enough to wear me out. So nice to see you here this morning. Hugs, suthern gal~ |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
It is quite interesting and beautiful, I love carrousels and took a magnificent picture (to my opinion) of a kid on a wooden horse some 19 years ago...Alas on paper. thank you for the poem. yann |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
A perfect description of life. Working harder just to stay even. Very nice. Take care and Have fun. Steve |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
suthern - I can hear the music, as I watch the carousel horses... Nice write... BC |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
neat write...loved the last lines: "Faster and faster Just to stay in place" |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Maybe that is what they meant when they were talking about the circle of life. I knew there had to be some music somewhere. Very much enjoyed the truth in this one. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
*smile* occasionally, take a seat on one of them hosses, k? (I always like the wild-eyed ones with the flared nostrils, but then, I would huh?) Hugging you tight, my weary friend  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This gem of a write is like a blast from the past ~ and yet it metaphorically speaks for my present... Beautifully written, Ruth! I've been wondering how you have been fairing after Gustav. So good to read you again, Sending a warm hug of love, Linda   |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Blues: Thank you, sweet lady... and yes... worn out... that's me! *S* 2islander2: Your picture sounds great... even if paper doesn't preserve well. *S* Thank you for reading! sewasham: And sometimes life throws a curve that makes it necessary to double your efforts, just to keep from falling off! *G* Thank you so much! Bill: Thank you very much. *S* I'm glad you came over to my part of the carnival. *S* steavenr: They've defined my life for the last 6 weeks. *S* Thank you so much for liking! *S* Ma-ga: Wa-do! I'm so glad you enjoyed. The truth has been all too painful... finding the music has been finding my sanity through it all. *S* serenity: Thank you! *S* My favorite is the giant cat, caught mid-leap... so I guess it's no surprise that I'm complimenting Colin when I call him a carousel cat. *S* And yes... so weary... and still no real place to sit except on those hosses. *sigh* But...drumroll, please... the place I'll be sleeping in tonight is MINE, even if I am seriously out-numbered by cardboard boxes. *S* Six weeks have seemed like 10 years. EA: It's funny you should say that for it was written in my past... but it's been my life for the past 6 weeks and will be for at least a while more. *S* Gustav did some damage at my sister's in Louisiana... 12 days later she had to stop her cleanup efforts to rush to my aid because Ike destroyed my apartment, a lot of my belongings and more than a few of my brain cells. *S* Thank you for the read, the hug and the love... all are appreciated! *S* |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
life does throw us curve balls doesn't it? what can we do? Just hold on tight and this too shall pass The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
A cute poem, with a serious message between the lines~  ARCTIC WIND |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ceinwyn and Artic Wind: Thank you so much! *S* I appreciate your read and comments! *S* |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I know those horses, Laura, oh yes and yes again! I may not know the one named Ike, thank goodness, but some of the rest of 'em, gotta dance with those beasties daily! I love the light touch in this one, an almost playful tone at the start, that makes a most unplayful message stand out so strongly. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Excellent write! Eric |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I like this a lot. Alison |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Ratleader: Ike is a partner/beastie I NEVER want to dance with again! *S* I'm still wearing bruises. LOL Thank you so very much! Ericc: Thank you, my friend... very much! *S* Alison: Thank you... I'm so glad you liked! *S* |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I love this one. I fully understand. Stand tall and carry on.Love, "late" |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you, late. *S* I'm usually arriving late myself these days... so I really appreciate your response! *S* |
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