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Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2002-02-25 06:50 PM

The Riding Lesson

Our horse named Gem, could really run.
One day I thought it would be fun
To catch her, though I had been told,
"Now don't ride Gem.She's far too bold."
Since everyone was gone that day,
I planned to ride her, come what may!
I shook a pail of oats and she
Came trotting cross the field to me.
I grabbed her halter. Held her fast
And clambered to her back at last.
She turned her head and I could tell,
She wasn't taking it too well!
We ambled down the lane as though
There wasn't anyplace to go.
Gem suddenly began to trot
And then to gallop, while I fought
To stay aboard and gain control.
She headed for a swampy hole.

Then when she reached the edge, I knew
Just what she had in mind to do.
She bucked me off!I flew with grace
And landed flat upon my face.
The murky water covered me.
Floundering upward, I could see
That horse was gone and I must walk.
I hoped I wouldn't have to talk
To anyone, but not to be.
When I got home, some company
Had driven in and waited there.
They watched my progress with an air
Of stunned disbelief, not sure just who
Was underneath the mud and goo.
For years I couldn't stand that horse!
(Although it was my fault, of course!)

Betty Lou Hebert

[This message has been edited by Trillium (02-25-2002 06:52 PM).]

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2002-02-25 09:05 PM

I love this Betty. It reminds me of when my brother's horse Teddy, bucked me off into the thistles. A long time ago. Love, Joyce

pegasus111
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since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

2 posted 2002-02-26 09:04 AM

learning the hard way is....well....hard...

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Denise

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since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

3 posted 2002-02-26 03:20 PM

This is great, Betty Lou! Love it!

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2002-02-26 04:36 PM

Joyce: Thanks and I'm sure you know how I felt. I never did get away with anything! Always paid in full for my little escapades!

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2002-02-26 04:37 PM

pegasus111: You're right! Thanks for reading and commenting.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

6 posted 2002-02-26 04:38 PM

Denise: Thanks and glad you enjoyed it.

Betty Lou Hebert

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

7 posted 2002-03-02 02:32 AM

I love this, Betty! Funny how most of life's lessons are learned the hard way...or should I say ...sometimes we get caught with the dirt on our faces!

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Trillium

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since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2002-03-02 03:43 PM

ellie: You are so right! At least this was the case for me!

Betty Lou Hebert

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