Kicking Up Stones

The walk down freshly gravel road
kicking up stones seeing how far they roll.
Note a huge ox cart pulling heavy load
of dried kindling and dark black coal.

The ox cart struggles over new laid stone
with its immensely oversized cart lade.
Oxen soon tire as they heave and moan
kicking up stones on the downgrade.

Copyright © 2011  By Caryl S. Muzzey

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 6/16/2011 9:31:00 AM
Congrats Caryl on this unique take on stones :)
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Date: 6/15/2011 1:30:00 PM
Congrats my dear on this well written piece... very much enjoyed it...luv Michael
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Date: 6/15/2011 10:57:00 AM
Caryl, I see the "ox cart" as a metaphor for mankind. So many people carry heavy burdens. Well done. Congratulations on your success in Rick's contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/15/2011 10:37:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in ^Rick's "Stones" contest Caryl. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/15/2011 7:02:00 AM
My congratulations on the win in the contest of rick, caryl
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Date: 6/14/2011 10:05:00 PM
I rather like this one. Cool quatrain style! Congrats in the contest!
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Date: 6/14/2011 8:54:00 PM
Congrats Caryl on your HM in the Stones contest luv.. a perfect entry ...
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Date: 6/10/2011 5:47:00 AM
Wishing you a wonderful day and weekend too. I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Caryl. I hope your weekend is filled with love and joy and you find your soul filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/9/2011 6:50:00 PM
I can picture this, almost as if a painting I have seen before! Well done, Caryl!!
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Date: 6/9/2011 6:21:00 PM
Love the imagery, Caryl. Can see it well. I wish you good luck in the contest with "Kicking Up Stones". Like the title too
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Date: 6/9/2011 6:11:00 PM
Wonderful perspective to write on stones, good luck, Caryl
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