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Wood Fences of Kentucky
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Wood Fences of Kentucky |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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Wood Fences of Kentucky In the heartland of Kentucky along the bluegrass countryside Below the winding Elkhorn lie the jewels of Southern pride On the outer fringe of Lexington, white pillars and black gates Mark the aristocratic realm of equestrian estates Like serpants along the country roads, weaving to and fro Wood fences zig zag as they did a hundred years ago Defining thoroughbred pastures, deliniating space Encasing the stately grandeur of the acreage they grace Within their grasp prized horses are reared and trained and bred The fences surround the sheltered life of the bluegrass thoroughbred If they could speak, they'd tell us tales of old Kentucky lore Of celebrated horses that have grazed their fields before They'd speak not only of the pride of thoroughbreds of speed But of the equal reverence shown no matter what the breed They'd tell about the intimate ties between a man and horse A Morgan or an Arabian or an American Quarter Horse They'd speak of trainer and of horseman, each a vital part Who feel the vibrant spirit of each horse within their heart The distinctive smell of horse and stable, the blatant earthiness Runs through their veins just as the pride and passion they possess The wood and limestone fences hold the cherished legacy Of horses crowned with roses in simplistic pageantry Of a chestnut stallion duly bred and bound for Churchill Downs And a supple young Trakehner, who gently floats across the ground Fences contained within the lovely county of Fayette Gently grace the hills of Normandy and Calumet A monument to Man o' War, the greatest racing horse The auctions and traditions of the Keeneland racing course They house the stables and the farriers, grand and splendid barns The stately mansion houses of the old Kentucky farms The simple pure and wondrous beauty of a mare and foal Which represent the very essence of Kentucky's soul Wood fences neatly encircle the horse farms that abound And are deeply steeped in heritage and tradition they surround The Bluegrass Country glistens still in the glory that it yields And the fences of Kentucky still meander through the fields Elizabeth Copyright 1999 |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Wow "Liza-Beth"...yall done good here! This was very picturesque..and I have seen the pictures you describe here.... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Second that wow! Superbly written..very visual...When you can see some by reading someone's words, you KNOW the poem succeeded! And this one has in every way!  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Excellent job, Elizabeth... thanks for the visit! *S* |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I've been to kentucky, thanks for the reminder visit  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I felt like I just had a lovely trip! Thanks! ------------------ Denise |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Superb would be a good word to describe your lovely poem. This is a keeper. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is one of the first of yours that I read, Elizabeth! This is a work of art! Denise |
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