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Grey Mouse and Canada
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Grey Mouse and Canada |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Some days you know where you are going And on others, It seems the white stripes On blacktop are the only maps You have or need. I spent some time in Idaho that Spring But when the snow was gone Off the lower peaks of the Sawtooth range I got the urge to go north Why north I had no idea I hate cold weather and chasing snow Was not my idea of fun anytime, But still, I had never been to Canada And since I was this close I figured I might as well go take a look. British Columbia Was a playground of mountains And slow isolated places Where people talked with an accent And drank ale rather than beer I met an old Indian up there, Grey Mouse, And he told me he had lived around Toronto Worked there for years walking iron In the high places, but had come home To die. His voice was clear And his eyes sharp but he knew something That seemed to sadden him more Than just the thought of being old And being Indian. He asked if I was going towards Toronto And if I was, would I think about Doing him a favor. I told him I hadn’t thought much about it But bought another round for the two of us And listened to him talk about bear and deer. Come closing time he asked again Telling me he had something That wasn’t his and needed to be returned. I shook my head no And he grabbed my arm just above my elbow then looked me in the eyes And told me I needed to go there, Not to ask why but to go, And take this letter. He let me go Just as the door opened And I looked at the giant coming through Wondering if he was going to get pissed That they weren’t serving But when I turned around to tell the old man no He was gone and the letter was sticking out of my shirt pocket Well, no one ever said I was smart And granny had always told me their were times When reason didn’t matter, but the spirit did, So I ended up on the road With white lines mapping my way. Of Course, granny also always told me To leave the red heads alone I was betting there was at least one Somewhere up here in the cold On a collision course with me Seemed anytime I did something impulsive I ended up running into one. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ron...Smiling at you and the way you weave intrigue. Much enjoyed! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
hey!  What's granny got against redheads?-just call me Red- I loved this tale Ron, great stuff. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
And...and?...what happened then Mr. Hitchcock?.... I've never had "white lines" map my way...but I've had "several" get me to where I like to be? [This message has been edited by Toerag (01-24-2003 02:23 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...And granny had always told me their were times When reason didn’t matter, but the spirit did,... Ok, aside from making a multitude of readers happy... I have to admit, you're on a roll, one in which I am sure Deca and others will leave alone, simply to see what's in the letter and to whom it will be delivered... |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Well, no one ever said I was smart And granny had always told me their were times When reason didn’t matter, but the spirit did, So I ended up on the road With white lines mapping my way. Of Course, granny also always told me To leave the red heads alone I was betting there was at least one Somewhere up here in the cold On a collision course with me Seemed anytime I did something impulsive I ended up running into one. First redheads, now Canadian redheads. If I buy ya a drink, would ya turn back South????  Let the road trip continue..... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
YES!! YES!! Dang! I'll be darned if ya didn't make it all the way up here to Canada and another green eyed redhead! You are so good! Don't worry.. I'll never ever tell what was in that letter. or should I?......  |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I see you gearing up for a new sage saga. The Rockies will rest easy tonight. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
...and on to number two..I'm so excited!!  |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Grinning here at yet another of your tales. Love this, and though this is messing up my day, HAVE to take the time and go read the other one now.... Enjoying your story telling much. Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
I knew there would be a redhead somewhere...is she green-eyed, too?? I'll bet that's who the letter's going to...I gotta go see, too..  BTW, though, what did Granny have against us green-eyed red-tinted-hair( not real red, but reddis tint) ladies? |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Every end is just the beginning of something else, so this surely isn't the last dance with Mary Jane I presume! LOL! (big hugggsssss) Now how did that redhead make it all the way north anyhow, I love this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ron, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
White lines and red heads....Ron you have my attention...any with red toe nails?? believe in what your heart feels... |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Ron~ I am absolutely loving this. You are quite the storyteller and you've got me hanging on for more. EXCELLENT! Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
and here we go...the sense of adventure and restlessness is well set in the tone. (I was following along) |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
I'm intrigued, being Canadian and having relatives in Toronto. Liked the way Grey Mouse left the bar and Grandma's words. Time to hit the road for #2. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
OK - I'm only a couple of days late - but I'm here... Staying tuned... |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Absolutely enjoyable read, intriguing and yes, a Hitchcock type ending.What happened? Is this a masterful weaving or a real event? Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Cpat Hair You won me with this one, enjoyed. |
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