Spent the weekend up north on a cousin's farm, four wheeling during peak colors, it took my breath away; one day we rode in Paul Bunyan's forrest (Akeley Minnesota) and look who swept me off my feet :)
Blazin' Trails Straddled, leather, goggles in place,
Hair whipping across my face,
Through pastures, down steep banks,
Up hills, along rivers and lakes.
Leaves drip of burgundy wine,
Lemon drops fall from vines,
Trees dressed in vibrant red rose.
Scented pines, stimulate the nose.
Five machines pulled up to the diner,
Had a mug of hot apple cider,
Then it was back on the blazin' trail,
Riding in freedom, with wind's tail. 10-13-08
SOUNDS WONDERFUL!!! I KNOW THESE ARE MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST FOREVER. THE JOY OF ENJOYING NATURE AT ITS BEST IS DESCRIBED EXCELLENTLY WITH PHRASES, IMAGERY AND RHYME SCHEME THAT SUPPORTS ITS THEME TO A 'TEE'...I LOVE IT! THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS.
LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
"riding in freedom with wind's tail", provides a plethora of emotion and senses -- well done Christine -- peace to you, and watch Paul carefully -- JMW
Wild and free yet sharply imaged and described with a controlled freshness that completely captures the zest of your experience.... Funny, I've been on the cider tonight as well... pretty potent stuff! :)) sKrumpy Kate xx
How absolutely wonderful you express this tale and Minnesota is beautiful country, land of ten thousand lakes! A number of years ago I lived in North Mankato and loved every minute of it...
Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on October 14, 2008
Sounds like you had a wonderful time...love the pic. love Holly
Oh wow, ain't you lookin so cute in the hands of such a big boy!
I wish that I could be there with you on that ride. Your poem sends messages of freedom and good clean fun enjoying mother nature at her finest!
I am so happy for you/you know how to have some clean fun and supporting your inner child..You go girl!
I love this as I remember the sleigh rides would do with the children when they were younger on Boxing day, the snowflakes were usualyy very large and I would take hot chocolate and blankets with us. Great memories. Thank you for sharing Christine.
I love it. Up until a few years ago I had a camp in the mountains and my own four wheeler which I would spend hours on exploring the back woods...oh how I miss that and envy you Christine such a great weekend. Thank you though for bringing back some great memories.
hugs
Fee
Any horse with respect will frown at its rider wearing goggles, tears by the wind on a blazing trail are like salt in the chow wagon.
Nice to ride on the wind's tail...
Dear Christine this is a beautiful poem you have created here. It reminds me when I was 16, on the farm in south of France, but the colorful foliage was missing. It was a great pleasure. Love Emile
Wow. And I thought everything in Texas was big ... holysmokes, Paul here makes even my big, strong Daddy positively tiny! LOL Well done, sounds like you had a wonderful time.
Isn't it a blast, I love 4wheeling it so freeing and fun. What a trip you had and what a memory and the best of all is this fantastic poem. Great and fun write, Love, Bonnie
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LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Great image . . . and a finely-penned poem!!
Best wishes,
Lance
Regis
a canvas painted with short sharp strokes to make a wonderful painting. Very fine indeed.
John
Be always safe,
Karen
what a way to go loved this write
thanks for taking me with you along your ride
Love & peace be with you
William
I wish that I could be there with you on that ride. Your poem sends messages of freedom and good clean fun enjoying mother nature at her finest!
I am so happy for you/you know how to have some clean fun and supporting your inner child..You go girl!
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
Newfie Hugs, Rose
hugs
Fee
And I love Paul Bunyan's woods, and that pic!
Nice to ride on the wind's tail...
Georg
Wow. And I thought everything in Texas was big ... holysmokes, Paul here makes even my big, strong Daddy positively tiny! LOL Well done, sounds like you had a wonderful time.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.