My Gypsy Guide

She dances in the moonlight’s rays, her tambourine, joyously plays; in swirling, twirling, color schemes, she is a gypsy who interprets dreams. A gifted child this bright young woman, seventh daughter of a seventh one; born upon the thirteenth day, in the gentle month of May. I know her well, she’s a friend, you see; for she has done so much for me. Her caravan travels many roads, there’s hoards of stories, she has told. When I see her coming ‘round, I know over tea, dreams she’ll expound; Lavinia Grey, that is her name, she is the keeper of her clan’s flame.
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Laurie Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Hello M.L. … gypsies are often persecuted because of their nomadic lifestyle and free spirit but a little understanding would benefit us all - thank you M.L. - Lindsay
Hankins Avatar
May 16, 2021 at 12:51 PM
Somewhere in my poem list is one I wrote about the gypsies that camped each summer near my childhood home. I remember them fondly.
Kiser Avatar
May 19, 2021 at 12:57 PM
Thanks so much.
Leffanta Avatar
May 16, 2021 at 11:33 AM
When I was a lad, gypsies camped down by the river during the summer months. They did not need to predict I would love their music! Aloha! Rico
Kiser Avatar
May 19, 2021 at 12:57 PM
It's wonderful. Thanks again.
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