Hitching a Ride

Going deep into the valley as the last rays fade
in the big clearing there waiting for me is Snowflake
now he is a Unicorn that kindly takes me on journeys
to wondrous far off mystical realms that astound

Climbing onto his back we set off at speed of light 
soaring high we circled the moon saying how do you do
to the blue cheese man who doffs his hat and bows
then sends beams of bright rays to lighten our path

Then racing a shooting star leaving it far behind
onward to Saturn where we dance through its rings
leaving the best to last we fly on to the lady herself
Venus the enchantress, the planet of love that enthrals

Filled to the brim with the sights and the wonder
we drift down to land hugging Snowflake who wickers
then flies off into the dawn fast becoming a disappearing dot
leaving me to wander homeward drinking in creations miracles

written 04/04/2014
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lamoureux Avatar
April 11, 2014 at 8:57 AM
Congratulations on your win. I'm concearned about you Shadow, I havn't heard from you in a while.
Kendrick Avatar
April 10, 2014 at 2:38 PM
Congrats on your winning work in #17...Sara
Mehta Avatar
April 10, 2014 at 7:41 AM
Nice flow of words and expressions. Congrats on a fine win, shadow
A   Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 8:56 PM
SHADOW, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, CONGRATULATIONS.... :) This was a very tough one to judge... GEEES, enjoy my latest blog if you like.... always & forever... Linda
Carrillo Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 6:39 PM
Shadow; This is very beautiful, great for the contest... Lucilla
Lamoureux Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 9:15 AM
I love it Shadow!
Hamilton Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 8:35 PM
ty Rick hugs
Dietrich Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 1:10 AM
this one is very imaginative. I love the imagery of this lovely poem, Shadow!
Hamilton Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 4:21 AM
ty Andrea a flight of fantasy hugs
Sivey Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 9:17 PM
Yes, Linda absolutely loves Unicorns! I'm sure you brought a huge smile to her face, just like the one you brought to mine by the splendor of this wondrous write my friend! I surely enjoyed reading this tremendous poem this evening! What a powerful piece, Great Work!!
Hamilton Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 4:22 AM
ty Russell so nice to see you hope your internet is now sorted hugs
A   Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 8:29 PM
Shadow, You described the journey, both deep and beautiful. This triggered my curiosity that you were already, there before you hitched the ride... Once again, love the Unicorn Line the most... hahhaha ... say's the Unicorn Lover :) Linda
Hamilton Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 3:46 AM
Linda we share a love of unicorns such wonderful creatures room for another hiker if you care to join us on a trip hugs
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