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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA 
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 Taking That Curve Lately I have felt a desire, a need to improve upon my outlook on life activities that will stimulate me my mind, my heart, my urges. Drive me to explore and fill my emptiness with new visions. I started off slowly, yesterday With each breath of fresh air my strength in pedaling became easier. I kept my rhythm smooth, breathing easy, placed the headphones above my ponytail but below the helmet, and listened to some soothing r&b. Every now and then the music would skip or pause... and then continue where it left off. Life's like that...comes to a standstill. You need to reflect a bit and then after the pause, you must continue on. The journey was beautiful, as I stopped occasionally, letting it all sink in. Took a few photos of the trickling waterfalls, the wild flowers...and met Ken, in high waders, fishing for trout (I promised I would mention him). Never noticed the distance, like the times before. The air was crisp and refreshing. I was alone except for my surroundings. I passed emus, and cattle, horses and the most adorable family of geese. I followed each bend, and curve in the trail... On the way back, I stopped at the entrance to one of the oldest railroad tunnels in America. Not wanting to go into it's darkness, I paused took a snapshot, entered then looking ahead saw "the light at the end of the tunnel" and continued on... Maureen 2k took a 34 mile bikeride the other day...if it wasn't for stopping to take the pictures, and resting, I am sure they would be scraping me off the tracks by now. *s (composite is not as clear as I had hoped...) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very nice, Maureen! And thanks for the reminder that it really is within our power to shape our outlook! I needed that! Denise |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Maureen, Thanks for taking us on your lovely tour, The pictures although they heightened the journey, were not essential, for your descriptions brought thier own mental pictures to mind. GOOD writing! Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has past Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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Jon Mewett Senior Member
since 2000-03-04
Posts 1304 |
A breath of fresh air Mmoonchild....this is/was a great journey thanks for the trip. Jon |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
What a wonderful break from life. This is really a great poem, maybe I need to go out for a ride sometime... |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
Denise ...sad thing is I haven't been able to do that since..it has been such a rainy and buggy summer... ~~soft thanks Maureen |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
Dennis ...thank you for those words..they make me feel like I can get my thoughts across thank you John...it was a breath of fresh air..6 hours worth (I talk to everything..the geese..the wader...the woman whose bike had a flat and was waiting for the return of her husband)..it's a 40 mile bike path into two states... ~~smiles Maureen |
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MMoonchild Senior Member
since 2000-07-13
Posts 1715PA |
Lakewalker Sure or you can come along with me but be prepared..I talk as much as I write... ~~soft smiles Maureen |
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