The Rambler

His soul alive when he rambled
Hours and hours upon end
Being alone with mother nature
His one and only true friend

Confined, suffocated between four walls
He needed to roam free
Through the mountainous hills and countryside
Of wildlife, rivers and trees

He was a loner by choice
A rambling spirit since a child
Innate to his whole being
His heart and home the wild

The local folk called him “The Rambler”
As no-one knew him or his name
Sometimes at dusk high on a hill 
A distant silhouette is seen rambling the rugged terrain

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Date: 11/16/2023 11:10:00 PM
I imagine the silhouette looks like an American car, the 'Rambler,' which went extinct about 1980 or so. ~ Little 'Nash- Rambler'
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Date: 11/10/2023 5:20:00 PM
I think you just wrote ME, Deb. Not that I don’t like company, but, sometimes, just sometimes (OFTEN) being alone under the sky is quite simply, liberating. An inspired and innately envisioned write. Like it lots. Terry
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Date: 11/11/2023 2:34:00 AM
And l like your comment alot thanks Terry. I never thought you'd be a rambler….lm learning more about you my funny friend! ….Debx
Date: 11/8/2023 6:30:00 PM
Very 'haunting'- enjoyed it!
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Date: 11/11/2023 2:32:00 AM
Thankyou so much Paige….lovely to see you! Debx
Date: 11/8/2023 3:16:00 PM
I loved this poem, Deb, especially the last line. I will write to you in a few days. Take care, Oid DuckXX
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Date: 11/11/2023 2:31:00 AM
So glad you liked it my beautiful friend! Miss your presence here…Debx
Date: 11/7/2023 6:40:00 PM
In todays world he would be arrested. But to write about him is the same as writing about a flower or a bird or a day. and this captures this.
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Date: 11/8/2023 12:17:00 AM
Hi TS….thankyou so much! Debx
Date: 11/7/2023 5:30:00 PM
"Not all those who wander are lost." Lovely write Deb! LO :)
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Date: 11/8/2023 12:16:00 AM
Thankyou LO…appreciate your comment! Debx
Date: 11/7/2023 3:28:00 PM
Lovely tale and ode. Well told. I'm certain every high cloud, bubbling brook, deer and bear forgave his rambling presence -- for he did no harm, loving his whistling presence. Especially the birds liked him:) Blessings my friend.
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Date: 11/7/2023 3:55:00 PM
He's Just one with nature Joe! Thanks Debx
Date: 11/7/2023 2:55:00 PM
Deb, you have captured the actual character of a person with such leanings. Reading what you've written is unique and interesting to read.
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Date: 11/7/2023 3:54:00 PM
Thanks Lasaad! Debx
Date: 11/7/2023 12:58:00 PM
A wonderful write/story with a great ending. Have a wonderful day writing away..........
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Date: 11/7/2023 1:04:00 PM
Thankyou dear Paula….always lovely to see you or read you ha! Debx
Date: 11/7/2023 9:38:00 AM
Deb, you have certainly captured the true essence of one so inclined! A very interesting write and so very enjoyable to read and visualize ! Happy Tuesday xxoo
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Date: 11/7/2023 12:43:00 PM
Hey Mike….l was wondering where you were. Thankyou my friend! Debx
Date: 11/7/2023 1:11:00 AM
Wow your words paint this person perfectly. Is this fact or fiction or a combination of both? Engaging write.
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Date: 11/7/2023 12:46:00 PM
Hi Karen….its fiction…. though my mum was a bit of a rambler she loved the coast and she would be gone for hours done at the beach collecting along the way! Ha….thankyou sweet Karen….Debx
Date: 11/7/2023 12:37:00 AM
I used to love rambling but not so much now, being in vast open spaces you can't beat, it lifts the soul and clears your mind. Well written Deb. Tom
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Date: 11/7/2023 12:42:00 PM
I can imagine you as a rambler Tom as you travel so much! It truly does lift the soul and clear the mind! Cheers Marmite Man! Debx
Date: 11/6/2023 10:30:00 PM
This is so touching and beautiful how you’ve described this character. I love the way this flows and also how you’ve written “ Sometimes at dusk high on a hill A distant silhouette is seen rambling the rugged terrain” brilliant imagery so descriptive about this loner who longs to be free. Love this one dear poetic soul
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Date: 11/7/2023 12:44:00 PM
Glad you liked it IE and thankyou again for such kind comments always! Debx
Date: 11/6/2023 4:42:00 PM
Enjoyed The Rambler, and since you mention it, I have(probably most have) some Rambler in our blood.
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Date: 11/6/2023 5:14:00 PM
Oh thanks David…..yeah l have also! Alone with Mother Nature is definitely freeing!! Debx
Date: 11/6/2023 4:19:00 PM
Sounds like someone I'd like to meet and share a cup of coffee with. Easy relatable read young lady:) Now get a guitar and make it a song.
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Date: 11/6/2023 5:13:00 PM
Only if you sing it?!?! So glad you are back!! Y.L x
Date: 11/6/2023 2:57:00 PM
I enjoy alone time and your rhyming verses Deb. I’m sending you a soup mail
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Date: 11/6/2023 3:02:00 PM
Thanks Lin….ok will check! Debx
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