Sunday, July 8, 2018

Hearken 101


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Linking with Poets United for Poetry Pantry # 410
 

The past can't see you, but the future is listening. ~Terri Guillemets



There is no school for this
no pop quiz 
nor multiple choice 
for you to pencil in the answer
no
you can't get the info on line
nor read it from a text book
no preparation is provided 
you just have to learn as you go 
Life is like that
experience is a wild horse
that you have to ride hard to earn
and falling is only a bonus
that the future will reward
no saddle needed just make sure
you have your boots
thick jeans
and an open heart.


13 comments:

  1. Insightful description of the learning curve of life.

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  2. Wow! " falling is only a bonus
    that the future will reward . . . "

    I've got to try this image out with my experience falling. It could change my life.

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  3. Sigh. That's explains why no self-help books exist for transitioning from male to female. Especially, entering puberty, a second time.

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  4. I love "experience is a wild horse" and that open heart. You ride so well, Carrie!

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  5. Yes! Especially the thick jeans and the open heart! Well done.

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  6. It's hard to learn the value of staying up... if one doesn't fall at least once.

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  7. boots, thick jeans and an open heart... that I think is the way to get through most things...totally agree with that toolkit.

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  8. Love this! Life is definitely a wild horse and doesn't often wait for you to saddle up.

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  9. "Life is a wild horse" well penned.
    Thanks for dropping by my Sunday Standard this week

    Much🎀love

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  10. experience is a wild horse
    that you have to ride hard to earn

    Wise words beautifully put Carrie!

    Hank

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  11. what an apt description for life. :)

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  12. What a great quote! And a terrific poem to elaborate on it. Yes, experience is a wild horse indeed, and I love your recommendations as to what we need for the ride.

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