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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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He rode across the desert Yucca, saguaros tumbleweeds Stretched out behind him Purple mountains in the distance On one side Mongollen cliffs A hint of aspen showing before him Down a steep arroyo Rich green suddenly appeared Shangri-la It was his name for it This small oasis Up the trail a wisp of smoke Yet he stopped, Isis deserved a drink While her head was down He swigged from his canteen Soon the ranch was in view And he took care of Isis Before he went to the cabin Inside, The smell of steak grilling And rich coffee But the scent that led his nose Took him the other way As they embraced he said “You’re why I named this place.” Great souls have wills; feeble ones have only wishes. ~ Chinese Proverb ~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill--What a beautiful scene you've painted here...and what a romantically wonderful ending...loved it. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If I ever get the horse I want... Isis shall be it's name... but you, Sir...have all the riches... |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
WY~ you painted the images onto the screen for me to see~ not just read  Beautiful -SEA [This message has been edited by SEA (edited 01-18-2001).] |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Martie- I may never own a horse - much less a ranch in Arizona but I've seen and enjoyed the beauty of that State - and I'd like to think I know what love is - Thank you Karilea- LOL - I needed a name for a mare - I thought of Magnum PI and Zeus & Apollo (the dobermans) - - somehow Isis came to mind - Thank you ~G~ SEA - You should see Arizona - barring that subscribe for a year to Arizona Highways - the most beautiful state without an ocean I know - Thank you |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I read this twice to make sure you were talking about a horse haa...  ~V~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Wilfred, Nice sentimental sentiment. Enjoyed the read. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I love it when good poetry draws me back for a second [third, fourth] read.... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Beautiful work, Bill. My favorite kind of poetry, really. corinne |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Wil, you painted the desert with your write. Keth Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Wonderfully vivid, I could almost heart the insects and the snakes slither. |
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