Constance La France Poet Verse

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Painted Horses Leaping

 
Painted horses leaping, faster and faster,
I hold on tightly as my tangled hair is flying;
a sweet carnival memory of a childhood summer.
Painted horses leaping!

The amusement park is twirling and whirling,
of this horse, I alone, am the master;
father is holding me, to keep me from falling.
My dappled horse is quite a leaper!

The Merry Go Round is now gently slowing,
and I kiss my painted horse on his head;
"Can I ride him again, please father?
Painted horses leaping!
  
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August 16, 2013


Poetry/Verse/Painted Horses Leaping
Copyright Protected, ID 13-1234-208-0
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.


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Sam Kauffman March 9, 2020 at 11:05 PM Love the movement as your poem picks up speed then slows down as the ride ends - so nice. Congrats Constance. Constance La France March 10, 2020 at 6:29 PM Sam, thanks for the visit and the compliment and congrats _Constance

Eve Roper March 9, 2020 at 10:10 PM Perfect for the contest, Dear Heart, you brought memories when I was a child. Hugs Eve Constance La France March 10, 2020 at 6:29 PM Eve, thanks so much for the comment _Constance

Caren Krutsinger March 9, 2020 at 3:45 PM I had forgotten these ponies until I began to read and then I instantly remembered, so thank you Constance. Constance La France March 10, 2020 at 6:30 PM Caren, thanks so much for visiting my poem _Constance

John Watt March 9, 2020 at 11:11 AM A lovely reminiscence of a bygone day. I took my kids on carousel rides as my parents took me. Fun! ~ John Constance La France March 9, 2020 at 11:17 AM John, thanks for visiting my poetry today and for the compliment _Constance

Charlie Smith March 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM Loved it, best wishes in the contest... Constance La France March 9, 2020 at 11:17 AM Charlie, thanks for visiting and for the love _Constance