Away, Come Away, Ladies [for the women of AD] (poem) by john k zimmerman on AuthorsDen

Away, Come Away, Ladies [for the women of AD]
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In responce to my poem "Away" some members wished they could come with. Soooo...
So you want to go mule riding, m’lady? Here’s a mule: his name is Rip. He is older with few vices but still full of fire and heart. He knows how to put fire and heart into his work. So now you’re mounted and settled; I must say you’ve a fine seat…on that mule. Rip’s showing you the best of his best this morning. He knows that you make him look good. We trot up the track to the south pasture then north to the old Get-A-Long Trail then a mile and six furlongs to the great cross roads. Now the choice is before us: Where shall we ride? We can ride the shores of the deep southern ocean Or thru Texas down to the isles of the Caribbean Sea or west cross the prairies and the Rockies to the peaceful ocean and ride cross it on mule back to lands new found and ancient that lie bounded by that great ocean and it seas. We can ride where we will for we are poets full of heart and fire, imagination and desire… We can ride the high ridges and coulees Of the vast blue desert of song where the wind fills the heart of the poet and even the mules have been known to sign along I know a fine campsite near the center by the big water hole there. Plenty of grazing for the beasties, and shelter from the wind for our tent and our fire. There we can study one another sing songs and raise a little hell. Our we can ride the the moon trail and star paths to where no mule, nor man, nor woman have trod. We can ride up to the gate of heaven and interview the Buddha, Mohammed, and St Paul, chat with Confucius, and, if we’re not too blasphemous, shake the hand of God……

Reviewed by Divinity 11 (Reader)

Reviewed on January 6, 2004

HA! he loves me! he really loves me! *HE WROTE THAT FOR MEall you other *itches get in line!!! oh, wait...
he did say ladies, didn't he...

darn

jessica
aka
gypsie

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on January 4, 2004

(((john)))

i'm on my way! wonderful imaginative write--thank you, sir--truly enjoyed the trip (on rip LOL)

(((HUGS))) and love,

karla. :)

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip

Great trip, John. Don't know why you reserved it just for the ladies. LOL Best wishes,
Leland

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

If we know God enough to shake hands, what do we need a mule for. Why not just fly on our very own wings? Enjoyed the trip -- the poem was good too.

Carmen

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

This was quite a trip! Beautifully written John...Enjoyed the trails! Lisa

Reviewed by jude forese

i sure god would like a high-five ;) excellent poem ...

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)

This is fantastic John.....Next trip to Oz????

I swear you'll love it!

Ty, Dani ;)

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Now this is a ride I know I will enjoy! Great write and wonderful imagination!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Thank you for sharing "mule" John!!

Geeeeeee...tell him South Africa is a great place to visit tooooo!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)

Ooooo John Z this is a extremely captivating well crafted super duper write! Now where shall we ride to next, and what else shall we do? ;o)
((((Hugs))))
~Nikki~

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

I know this is for the ladies, John, but I read it anyway. And I must say it's extremely captivating and well-penned. I'm sure they will love it!