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Carousel Ride
Handsome steed upon brass pole
Color black
And mane of gold
Saddle red
And reins of brown
Ever circling~
Round and round.
Tiger striped with colors bold.
With snarling fangs
You ride the pole.
Many people come your way
As you circle
Round today.
Swans of white ~ with seat between.
So much a part of lover's dreams!
You too hold a spot
On this magic stage
To preserve the promise
of this day.
Flahing lights
Red, white, and blue.
Laughter at the site of you.
Joyous hearts and hopes abound
As you circle ~
Round and round.
A childs first ride.
A memory made
To be called upon
Another day.
Parents, just behind the scenes
Remembering now their childhood dreams.
Music swells and laughter sings
Arms outstreached
For your brass ring.
Figures moving up and down
Ever circling ~
Round and round.
Zebras, Lions, Swans and Steeds
Forever play in children's dreams!
Presearve the past of memories found
As you circle ~
Round and round.
Dear Carousel ~ you are a sight
That fills the heart with pure delight!
Some say your age is almost gone
How I pray that they ~
are wrong!
Hi Lesa,
Thanks for reading and commenting
on Little Princess some time ago.
I enjoyed reading Carousel Ride. It
sure brought back memories of my child-
hood. Pleasant ones.Very beautiful.
I loved the description that you used here.
I have no children, but if I did it would be fun to let them ride the carousel.
I cannot remember my first time, but I remember other times.
I saw one the other day at the mall.
All the children having a ball.
I decided not to get on.
Maybe I should have.
absolutely beautiful piece and yes I remember
I love the feeling your words give. It has a movement of it's own. It's as though I'm riding it and seeing my surrounding through your graphic descriptions. The message of remembering your first ride on a carousel is powerful because it reminds us to slow down and remember the good times even when our chaotic lives try to take over.
Hi, Lesa!!
This is sooooo beautiful!!! I love this already! I can see you have a kid in you!! Yes, I definitely remember my carousel rides!! What fun!! Ahh, such childhood memories. *smiles* Carpe Diem!!
~Kathy
My, what a glorious tribute to this childhood friend for many of us here.
Smilesz.
i sat on them before...and the feeling is very much majestic, hahah.
I wrote a similar poem entitled Carousel, in my second hall. Smilesz, do read it if u can, lesa.
That's my share and contribution to this wonderful Horse.
Mom,
This one made me cry because of my first ride on the Carousel. We were at Disneyland. Remember? As you said that is a memory of joy that will never be forgotten!
Another great job of painting the feelings of your heart with your words. You are good at this.
I Love You Mom
Hi Lesa,
I rode a carousel just about 48 hours ago. I had a friend invite me to our local amusement park and the last ride I took was on the carousel. I saved the best for last.
I love the carousel ride of life. It just goes round and round giving one an opportunity to get a complete 360 degree view of the world God has blessed us with. I'm so glad that I found this poem. and I get to be the first to share a recent carousel ride experience with you.
in light and Spirit,
BraveHawk