Riding Wistful Horses (repost from Open 5)

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Alicat
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since 1999-05-23

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Coastal Texas

0 posted 2001-02-05 05:10 PM

Sitting here and thinking how
My life much richer is now
For all the ones I've chanced upon
And the tapestry that was spun

There was a time when noone came
No friends to play in childhood game
Noone to shelter from the rain
Nor the adolescent pain

Yet in my inner heart I knew
Secrets rare and secrets true
Were wishes horses, all would ride
Other dreamers by my side

Then one day I dropped my guard
I never did something so hard
In my heart I let others in
And found I had a friend

By ones and twos they gathered near
Soothing all my darkest fears
A tapestry we began to weave
And I once more believe

For youth need never fade away
As long as I can dream and play
On wistful horses I will ride
With other dreamers at my side

Alicat

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most
intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” Charles Darwin

Elizabeth

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since 1999-06-07

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Minnesota

1 posted 2001-02-05 06:14 PM

This is awesome! I love the title and the whole poem...ya did good on this one Ali.

Just see how virtue repays you, you turn and someone betrays you
Betray him first, and the game's reversed...
-from The Scarlet Pimpernel

LoveBug

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2 posted 2001-02-05 07:07 PM

'Tis a rare and wonderful treat to see a piece from you, Ali. This is a beautiful piece, and I love the idea of the dreamer taking on the world on a wistful horse with the other dreamers by his side. Beautiful work, my friend.

"Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather
"Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav

Nicole
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since 1999-06-23

Posts 1835
Florida

3 posted 2001-02-05 07:10 PM

A dreamer you are, Ali. I admire that in you - that freedom. No matter what us old stodgy squares might say, don't ever lose that quality.

Hugs to you, m'friend
Nicole

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

4 posted 2001-02-05 07:12 PM

So wonderful to see like hearts...well done Alicat!

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

5 posted 2001-02-05 07:15 PM

Well said here Ali. You just never know what will happen when you let your guard down.

LW

Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

Angel in Flight
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since 2001-01-07

Posts 381

6 posted 2001-02-05 07:27 PM

This is so beautiful I am crying. It reminds me of myself in alot of ways. Thank you so very much for sharing this. I really needed it today. wonderful job.

StumperDaBumper
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since 2000-12-20

Posts 19
State of Mind, Compassion USA

7 posted 2001-02-09 08:27 PM

Bumpintine
Bumpintine
Won't a bump
be mighty fine
Another trip
around the forum
cause I think
it's awful boring
without a little
bump or two
Here's one from me
just for you!

Happy Bumpintine!

Are we having fun yet?

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

8 posted 2001-02-13 11:22 AM

I love this, Alicat... It's a risk to lower our guard... but the rewards can only get in if we give them a chance. *S* Beautiful!

wayoutwalt
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since 1999-06-22

Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)

9 posted 2001-02-13 11:24 AM

i lowered my guard and got a lance through the chest... only kidding instead i got a maiden to kiss me o yuh!!! loved it for real

You know the "Never Ending Story"?
They're still telling it!

Alicat
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since 1999-05-23

Posts 4094
Coastal Texas

10 posted 2001-02-13 11:27 AM

*soft smile* Thanks guys....

Ladycat

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At the edge and a doorway,TX

11 posted 2001-02-14 07:37 AM

Happy Valentine's Day My Happy Cat of Free Spirits.

Such a beautiful tapestry it is. I have never thought of it that was. I love the thoughts that this brought to me. And what is with the soft smile like you don't know that you are a wonderful writer. Keep on writing such beautiful pieces and know that your Cat in crime will always be here to read them.

Once again, Purrrrrrrrfect, just Purrrrrrrrrfect!!

Love,
Ladycat

Live in my world just once and you'll find yourself enraptured.

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