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We Chased a Star Around the Moon

He waits for me in my dreams each night
I hear his soft neigh when he catches sight
of me. I am only a tiny little slip of a girl
who sits on his back as we travel the world.
Into the stirrups then up to saddle of gold.
Around his powerful neck, my arms enfold.
A few times we circle while the music plays.
Up and down we gallop with blacks and grays.
"Hold on tight," he flicks his tail and we fly
off the carousel, all the way up into the sky.
Around the back of the moon, we chased a star.
Up and down all night, we journeyed afar.
Down to the meadow to greet the morning sun.
My carousel stallion and I have so much fun.
I've been holding on to his thick mane all night,
but now the sun is up and shining so bright.
We've been flying for hours; time to come down,
I promise to try my best not to frown.
It's time we return to your place at the park,
I'll be back in my dream when it's grown dark.
Handsome stallion of white, on my carousel,
where we go on our fantasies, I will never tell.


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              February 24,2016
What Goes Up, Must Come Down Contest
              by: Catie Lindsey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Turner Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 4:21 PM
Well you remember what I once told you about minds. You have once again read mine! A fabulous ride into your imagination. Will you ever grow up? Really nice, Peaches. I look forward to seeing it again in the winners circle with a horseshoe of roses. Peace dear lady:)
Lane Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 4:26 PM
To quote Peter Pan, "I don't wanna grow up.." lol Thanks, Danny.
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February 25, 2016 at 2:02 AM
Lovely. When you close your eyes tonight, I hope you'll fly again.
Lane Avatar
February 26, 2016 at 4:25 PM
Thank you very much, Mark. I appreciate the visit and the sweet comment.
Godwin Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 12:19 PM
Well-done, Lady - I enjoyed reading this so much. Both the content and rhyme scheme drew and held my attention, and I sure enjoyed the 'ride' ... CayCay
Lane Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 12:28 PM
Thanks so much, CayCay. There are other horses...come along one night.
Cronin Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 8:33 AM
Nice one Lin, good luck in the contest.
Lane Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 12:02 PM
Thanks so much, Jeannie.
Warrior Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 7:24 AM
Ah I used to love carousel's...and I love your rhyme Lin(good luck)...do they still have them?...or have they turned it into an app lol...^WW^
Lane Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Thank you, WW. They DO still exist in many places, and still a wonderful place for reveling in fantasy.
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