Gypsy's on the Move Again
The bells are ringing
The morning is dawning
Gypsy has left in the night
While fires were burning
through dancing and drinking
she slipped off clean out of sight
She'd been planning and waiting
for one perfect moment
when the New Moon darkened the sky
She had her bags packed
and dreamed of her new life
far from the trains and the strife
The camp was amazed at one of their own
Wanting to leave the fold
when north winds were blowing so cold
but those same voices she heard
had been calling her name
when she followed her will through the snows
in search of a real home
with wooden walls and a fire
and glass on every window
Her lover came in the night
in his shining suit of armor
riding a strong warrior's horse
They would live inside the castle
of the fair righteous king
and try this new way of life of course
Gypsy saw a new adventure
not the death of her freedom
but a new world just opening wide
A wonderful world
where she would live in a house
a be the knight's adoring bride
A dream that she'd had
since she was a child
in the camp, dancing through summertime
But now she thought gladly
It's time for a change
and away in deepest love she did ride.
The camp was moving that day
and rode past the castle
knowing their Gypsy was there
From the gates they saw her watching
and waved goodbye as they passed
everyone turned to stare.
After they'd gone
she strolled down to the road
just to feel the path they made
there she saw the flowers they'd strewn
all over the road
right where they saw her that day.
Note
Friends, Today I move into a new apartment in a new city to start a new job...it's all so exciting and scary at the same time. But, I've had plenty of practice at doing this, so I'm sure I'll be fine in a few days...Take care and talk to you soon! Love, Erin
Comments
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Nighthag, thanks so much. You did dance with her, that's exactly what she was feeling ;)
This poem danced through my mind, your words weaved a picture so clear that i could feel both her Joy and saddness at the massive change she had made.
Simply beautiful.
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Thanks Docmo! This gypsy would really love to stay put for a while...its the wind that carries me. I'm working on finding a way to satisfy that wanderlust while having my home base.:) That's my goal this time! love and hugs, Erin
The wandering songstress captures the move and the nomadic heart so well. the imagery is vivid and beautiful, Erin. Hope you have a wonderful time in your new abode and hope the move isn't too taxing. Best wishes and hugs.
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Thanks so much Lesley, no update yet except for all the clearing out going on. I have Purple Heart coming by on Friday to pick up 14 boxes of stuff so far. I'm still buried in boxes except for my bedroom bathroom and some in my living room. I have a few safe zones! Take care my friend. Erin
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I think its healthy to want others to move on in search of their needs and desires and goals. I've always supported others in their endeavors, and this time I felt so much support from my family - I do feel truly happy about this move. Thanks so much.
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Thank you for reading htodd! :)
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Mck, you are like the soundtrack to my life! Hearing trumpets and all that. Wow. I'm hoping for a new phase, and you've described it just as I feel it..like I've turned over the tarot card that gives me a whole new adventure in life! See you at the cafe!
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Hi Poetvix,
So wonderful to see you! I love the Gypsy moments...its definitely a new opportunity and one I intend to live to the fullest. I feel as though I've gotten another chance at life. And of course, in many ways, I have. Thanks for the warm wishes. Love, Erin
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My dear sister, I was so busy with school and details and trying to find a job that the move just stressed me out. Then the night before *POOF* Gypsy flew in! I was waiting for her. I love the gypsy in me, the spirit it brings and perhaps it is she who is helping me now become "untethered" and "light" so that I can be free. Who knows, maybe its my year to learn to dance again? Love you Sister!
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Sweet Genna,
I love new beginnings too! and everything that comes with it. This new beginning landed me face to face with getting rid of my baggage first though - I didn't realize how ready I was to do that. I wish someone could bring a big truck and just haul it all away...I feel a big cleansing coming on! Love to you!
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Flowers would be sweet Aunt Gerda!
But who would have thought I should be giving them to you! Thanks for all of your help this weekend. Love you!
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Ghaelach, Thanks so much! I'll need all the luck I can get. I'm feeling the stress. Suddenly I'm surrounded by old stagnant energy that was in storage for years...but I'm throwing things away and giving them away to needy people faster than you can shake a stick! It feels good to do that. Take care, Erin
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Thanks so much Becky! I'm excited to be starting, but digging my way out of old things, and old energy. Giving lots and lots of stuff away!
What a wonderful poem, I wish you all the very best in your move and new ventures and will look forward to hearing an update from you, best wishes Lesley
A beautiful poem. I love the acceptance and the flowers that were strewn. All of the best with the new chapter in your life. As Genna says: "possibilities. . . "
Great poem ..Thanks for the nice post
I hear the trumpets announcing your arrival to new adventures, new faces, new places. With poetry in your heart you will make your way to your ultimate success.
This is wonderful, Erin. It vividly describes the feelings of excitement at the dawn of a new opportunity. Best wishes on your move and restart.
Hello my Dear Sister Erin, so good to hear you are doing well. A new job sounds like fun. Happy to see you still have some Gypsy poetry to share with us..Take care and good luck my friend..Cheers
Oh, this poem I looove…it is imbued with my favorite word, “possibilities.”
“After they'd gone
she strolled down to the road
just to feel the path they made…”
Possibilities are like the warm scents that fill the air on the seductive breath of spring. New life, new freedoms…a new world. And it couldn’t happen to a better person! I am thrilled to read of your news. Don’t worry about the jitters; they are perfectly normal and are just around to keep us on our toes. Hugs, dear gypsy. :-)
you want me to bring some flowers?
Morning Erin.
Good luck in your new job and the new appartment. A stressful time for you. Hope all goes well.
Take care and I hope a stress free weekend.
LOL Ghaelach
Good luck with the move and new job. I liked your poem.
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