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The Ride

Contributed by KJVslf on Saturday, 12th June 2004 @ 07:00:03 PM in AEST
Topic: selfstruggles

THE RIDE

Today began like every other day --

something pierced my sleep-filled world.

Defying the pull from dream to reality

I snuggled further into my pillows to resist the drag.

It was a tug-of-war that I always lose, so

I grudgingly opened my eyes.

The day was fresh.

The canvas was blank.

And I was lost.

Another day on the merry-go-round of my life

watching as others purposely walk by

heading to their destiny.

I’d gladly get off the ride if I only knew which gate to take.

Fear and trepidation keep me glued to my mount.

What if it is the wrong stop?

Will I look foolish declaring yet another mistake?

Easier to keep the smile glued on

as I go up and down, round and round.

How long have I been riding this carousel,

confusion and longing swirling around my head?

How much longer until the operator shuts down the calliope,

stilling the horses, and requiring that I dismount?

What will I have to show for my ride day after day –

a windblown hairstyle, a confused daze, and motion sickness.

So, now it is time to alight from my frozen steed

and search for my galloping stallion.

As I loosen my foot from its home in the stirrup

the saddle creaks when I tilt to start my dismount.

The ground seems a mile from the perch on my pony

suspended between the secure and unknown.

My heart beats faster,

my breath is unsteady,

a slip of the reins as sweat moistens my grip.

No hands to catch me,

nothing is promised,

what will I encounter when I take the step?

Copyright © KJVslf ... [ 2004-06-12 19:00:03]
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Re: The Ride (User Rating: 1 )
by bitson_2005 on Saturday, 12th June 2004 @ 07:58:42 PM AEST
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WOW, yanno, for your first try, that is a really good write. A lil suggestion tho, make lil rhymes, then your poems will flow smoother and seem more interesting. But dont force it to rhyme, let it rhyme by itself.
-BEn

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