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Country Ways of LA [thanks to Midnitesun]
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Country Ways of LA [thanks to Midnitesun] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Country Ways of LA The cowboy did not regret LA concrete But yearned His heart into country ways Large hands guiding Little girl skirts Into tomboy jeans, Those 50’s seeing tall Leaning over Childhood oohs and ahhs He allowed clambering Onto shoulders to see Into trees’ delights Where songs come from For we cannot be full flighted Until we earn our wings His teachings of birds And bees were to observe Up close And personal and had Nothing at all to do with what You just thought… So that day when the ooh went To oh! Daddy! Look! He sharply Said Stop! Don’t Touch! LA’s spring warm is summer’s Kiss to come, and what to do with This little nest here on Concrete below its home With featherless babes Chirping for mama He became allknowingwiseandwonderful In a blink, a towel to Gently scoop up the small Home of hunger A shoebox of comfort to nestle Them in, for mother Was long gone, knowing of no Way to recoup her losses… The stucco home kitchen now A birdhospitalsanctuary and he taught Me words a four year old Would remember forever… A glass eyedropper Became mama, and dug up worms Were food for more than Thought… How does a six foot cowboy Walking the concrete of LA Become a mama robin, you ask? I’m not quite sure, To this day. I think it had something to do With the state of Texas being the Size of one man’s heart. ©Karilea Rilling Jungel 9 March 2002 Inspired into recall by Midnitesun’s /pip/Forum58/HTML/001680.html |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Karilea, what a pleasure to read this. "How does a six foot cowboy Walking the concrete of LA Become a mama robin, you ask? I’m not quite sure, To this day. I think it had something to do With the state of Texas being the Size of one man’s heart." Fantastic writing, I so enjoyed it with my coffee this morning. floria Floria |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Only later, too late for me, did my father learn to love the birds. I learned from his mistakes. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Karilea, Awesome. Loved the images and the lesson. Great writing. thanks.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh Karilea what wonderful images and thoughts you conjure up with this one! I love it...sure do, for many many reasons...including the memories it triggered. Thank you for my morning read!!  ~Hugs, Nancy~ ~Sometimes all you really wish for... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes, there are men from Texas...with large hearts....for I am one...and I thoroughly enjoyed this poem...very nice KJ... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea Hey, did you live by my tree?...I know this poem! Isn't it wonderful that the world holds such treasures, even in LA? |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh my gosh, this is sooooooooo beauitful, I love it!!! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSS) And one loving heart that is the size of Texas can always indeed set shadows of love all across the nation as well, and set his silver spurs high over the mountains of life! (kiss on cheek) This is such a beautiful, compassionate poem, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiufl heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
HUGS to you, sweet Sunshine lady. I love this, and am so happy if you were inspired by something I wrote. I especially loved this: "A glass eyedropper Became mama, and dug up worms Were food for more than Thought… How does a six foot cowboy Walking the concrete of LA Become a mama robin, you ask?" Look at all these bird lovers flyin outta the trees today! My library is filling up again.  |
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GenXer Senior Member
since 2001-12-15
Posts 583USA |
Karilea - What a great story you have written here. Really good. Dave [This message has been edited by GenXer (03-09-2002 12:53 PM).] |
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Krissy Senior Member
since 2002-02-22
Posts 556kent England |
Aunti Kari ahhhhh this was marvellous writing, you are very inspirational, yes very. In the mind of a young child Touch the heart within Wonderful writing as always you are a very good role model. Today is senryu day   Love and warm stuff As always Krissy And while thy willing soul transpiers |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I guess I need not tell you how lucky you were to be under the wing of this "Mama Robin" to the point these memories have over-filled my heart with warmth. I have a nest story as well, but there has to be a poem in that too Thank you for this. |
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srsmith25 Junior Member
since 2002-02-07
Posts 22Indiana |
What a wonderful poem. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. Stacy Smith |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Or perhaps a heart as big as the sun... |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
1derful portrayal of a revered father Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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