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The Bareback Writer
by Kimmy Van Kooten → (All Poetry by Kimmy Van Kooten)
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In order to figure out why we write the way we do, one must expose themselves to themselves. . .


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Never ride uphill, bareback
But, if by chance you do. . . ?
Hold them reins tight!
If you don’t. . . Pray really hard, your slide off the ass end doesn’t plant yours on a rock!

It’s no wonder I write with no end in sight!
Jotting, as I go along. . .
And, why I might hide the real meanings inside. . .
Leaving it for you to figure out!

Hint: I fell off a horse, just ONCE
Fear instilled, ever since. . .
You know animals sense such nonsense
Oh! . . . And by the way, my eyes, too, seem things much bigger than they really are!

Where, pebbles become rocks
Pens; corrals (. . . In order to see my readers, with a saddle on every one!)
Contravention, at its best!
Or, a darn good hold on the mane. . .maybe?

Spur the belly to tame!; to balance
Be aware!
Knowing, once you fall off its practically impossible to get back on!
That is, unless you find a stone wall to hoist yourself back up!

I hung my shirt on it and wrote of sunsets. . .

Copyright 2010
Kimmy Van Kooten

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 Reviews of "The Bareback Writer"
Reviewed by Carol Ann Phelan
Reviewed on February 2, 2013
This had me laughing, as I have had a similar experience. "Lady" was her name and biting was her game. I got back on though as I had no choice!

A very enjoyable write!

With respect,

Carol Phelan Aebby


Reviewed by H. Lena Jones
Reviewed on February 7, 2011
Ah, but these animals do have a tail on which to cling...but then one has to be reaction quick to reach out and grab!

This one made me laugh, Kimmy! Next time, whisper sweet nothings in the animal's ear and it might oblige a safe ride. :)

Hugs,
Lena

Reviewed by Fallen Sword (Reader)
Reviewed on September 23, 2010
I love it !!! but, Kimmers, it is sooooo difficult to picture you doing the ole butt-slide off of a horse - not our Conga Kimmy! LOL [BTW: Fallen Sword AKA Ted L Glines]

Write on !!!
Ted

Reviewed by eliza keating
Reviewed on August 29, 2010
sound advice..and very entertaining piece kimmy...so nice to meet you and your superb work ...eliza keating

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on August 21, 2010
Once rode an old mare, in a constant state of falling off. Will continue to write uphill, but may never get to the top.

Ron


Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on August 19, 2010
Clever and well-shared, Kimmy. You've reminded me that I do like looking at horses but not riding them... ...lol! Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Lew Duffey
Reviewed on August 19, 2010
This must be why I don't ride horses.
God bless,
Lew

Reviewed on August 19, 2010
Oh Movin & Groovin Kimmy!
and trott'n The Tennessee Walker
bare back is best to hold tight
with the thighs...rearing!!
Own The Saddle Babe!!
Love & Braided Manes
Vickie

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on August 19, 2010
Pithy and humorous, leaving the reader with mixed thoughts. Yes it's , as it's a long hike back.


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