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Rocking Horse Lane
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Rocking Horse Lane |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Rocking Horse Lane If I could live anywhere It would be on Rocking Horse Lane, A winding, dusty road that ends In a valley dotted with apple trees Cooled by remote ocean breezes, With a magnificent falling down barn. Tennessee Walkers would grace the land With exceptional gaits and colors, Perhaps a few Arabians for mystery. Always loved cows, so bring on the Jerseys How many acres would I need now? And grapes, I’d grow soft purple fruit Crushing in September’s gentle glow, Surprising neighbors and friends With homemade Zinfandel. In the distance, to the east Mountains change white with winter, Meandering through the property A gurgling sliver of a brook, Maybe a small pond for the kids, Stocked with rainbow trout. A veranda, the wraparound kind, And oak trees as old as this state. Most importantly, one key element Without this, it wouldn’t feel right, Inside this pretty, blue and white house This ranch on Rocking Horse Lane - My sweet darlin,’ you. © 2000 Corinne Bailey [This message has been edited by Corinne (edited 09-18-2000).] |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Sounds like the perfect place to me. Wonderful verse and the imagery shines brightly....makes me want to see it and live it as well. Loved the ending.....now that makes it complete.  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Corinne, I didn't know you cared, I'll be right there. One of your best it really made me want to be there. Delightful, Sy |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, a wonderful picture. I could see it all. I love your paintings they are so life like. The kind you just want to jump into because they are so alive with life. Park |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is lovely Corinne! Can I come too?!  Denise |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Corinne~ And a guest cottage - FOR ME ! Please ! I'll tend the kids and clean the trout ! Just lovely, my friend. Just lovely. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Mark! It's only a few miles from here, but worlds away! Seymour - about time you got the hint! Come on down! Park, thank you, sweet one. Sure Denise, the more the merrier! I think Marge wins, though, cuz she'll clean fish!!! *S* Corinne |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A man would have to be off his rocker not to want to be in such a wonderful setting with you, Corinne. This is really, really nice.... |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~This is a lovely picture painted. Just lovely. I liked this!!~ ~Cherie~ |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, Balladeer! Why, I do believe you are flirting with me, now that's a first! Feels kinda good, too! Thank you, Beth! Corinne |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
This is so beautifully painted with words that I have to ask...... When you find this piece of heaven, would you consider taking in wandering poet/musicians?? Just thought I'd ask!!! P.S.....I'll even do the housework in lieu of rent!!< !signature--> Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! [This message has been edited by Sunny1 (edited 09-18-2000).] |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Yanno, Corinne - If you let Lorelei visit once in awhile, I could move in there, too! I'll be your Cabana Boy, milk the cows (used to do that when I was a kid), and be sure there are lots of rainbow trout. Send me a map... |
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