Call me Flower Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) Here is something I have been working on. Please let me know what you think. One Of ThemThe towns Folk start to panic. They sense the sounds of our arrival.They see our bright colors, and hear our music and laughter off in the distance.Bring in your foolish old Ladies, hide the children. Nail down anything that moves!They call us the "Autum People", Gypsies", "Freaks"' and many other names.We are known as the "Traveling People". We come and go with the wind and shadows.Here one minute, gone the next, without a trace.Why do they fear us so? What about our eyes that dance with merryment,our songs that are sad or sing of life scares them so?Is it that we come and go as we please? As I walk Downtown, I hear a Woman say to her friend, behind a hand."Don't look at her, She's one of them.""I hear they steal and eat babies, dance naked in the moonlight, and sleep with the Devil."I hold my head up high, and walk without fear. I know why the caged bird sings.They live in darkness and never see the light. Life has left them.They have forgotten the sun. The dance no longer sings to them. I feel the rythem of the dance, I know the sound of life.To live, to love, to feel passion in all things.I am free. I am "One Of Them."This is dedicated to all of the Rennies and Faire Folk out there. And to all "of Them."May the light never leave your eyes. May the music always play for you. May you live, love and laugh with passion!Bright Blessings,Flower Edited August 21, 2007 by Call me Flower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher Bob Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Here is something I have been working on. Please let me know what you think. One Of ThemThe towns Folk start to panic. They sense the sounds of our arrival.They see our bright colors, and hear our music and laughter off in the distance.Bring in your foolish old Ladies, hide the children. Nail down anything that moves!Hmmm. *I* like bright colors. *I* like your style of music. Generally.*I* enjoy laughter. Generally. They call us the "Autum People", Gypsies", "Freaks"' and many other names.We are known as the "Traveling People". We come and go with the wind and shadows.Here one minute, gone the next, without a trace.If you had any idea what they call me.... Generally. lol!*I* am also a "gypsy" as I move frequently. "here one minute, gone the next".Why do they fear us so? What about our eyes that dance with merryment,our songs that are sad or sing of life scares them so?Is it that we come and go as we please?Who cares?As I walk Downtown, I hear a Woman say to her friend, behind a hand."Don't look at her, She's one of them.""I hear they steal and eat babies, dance naked in the moonlight, and sleep with the Devil."*GASP!!!!!*I think babies are cute. I dance naked in the moonlight. Sleep with the devil? Nah, not married any longer, so not sleeping with the devil's sister any longer. (giggle)I hold my head up high, and walk without fear. I know why the caged bird sings.They live in darkness and never see the light. Life has left them.They have forgotten the sun. The dance no longer sings to them.You're welcome in MY town. Common sense has since fled, so screw the comon folk. You're cool in my book.I feel the rythem of the dance, I know the sound of life.To live, to love, to feel passion in all things.I am free. I am "One Of Them."This is dedicated to all of the Rennies and Faire Folk out there. And to all "of Them."May the light never leave your eyes. May the music always play for you. May you live, love and laugh with passion!Bright Blessings,FlowerDon't worry, be happy! And come on down to Leadville anytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me Flower Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Preacher Bob,Where's Leadville? Flower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillipe Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Beautifully wrought and delivered, my Queen! And, Preacher Bob is quite correct - who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher Bob Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 Preacher Bob,Where's Leadville? FlowerCentral Colorado. High in the Rockies, about 10,288 feet in elevation. If I had a link to Dorian's GoogleEarth map thing, you could zoom in and find it easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me Flower Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Thank you King Sifu. I was hoping for the "Who cares?" idea to come accross. Perhaps I missed something? Guess I'll have to work on it a bit more. Preacer Bob, We lived in Colorado for for while, Arora (Spelling?) My Husband was in Tech School for the Air Force there. Nice town. I did not like Denver at all. Thank you for the invite and very nice comments. I don't think of myself as Cool. Flower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qryos Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 ~ Lovely imagery Flower! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverRose Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 you may be one of Them, but you are also one of Us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youch Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 you may be one of Them, but you are also one of Us that is true for all people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverRose Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 that is true for all people.the exact point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me Flower Posted August 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I always believed "Them" were put here to make others think. We see the world differently. To me my job is to help others see outside themselves, even for a moment. I love being one of you all too. Thanks for letting me in.Flower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher Bob Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 You guys are always welcome here, Flower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasuss Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Here is something I have been working on. Please let me know what you think. One Of ThemFlowerExcelent post, applies to others and other trains of thought, just change what you saidfrom gypsy to gay........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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