Headstall's Reflections - 72. Chapter 72 Woke

2 minutes ago, Geron Kees said:

Always enjoy a look inside your head, Gary. It's such a pleasing place!

 

Thank you, Geron. Sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't.    

9 minutes ago, dughlas said:

Don't ignore the beats of your heart, each is precious, even the ones you're fretting over.

Thanks, dugh, for the beautiful sentiment.  

Enjoyable 

I look on these as the first stirrings after a restoring sleep--the first memories that intrude, then are pushed aside to open the soul to a new day's possibilities.  The eyes of the heart are once more focussing on the the scenery at hand, and the mind is busily composing fresh constructs to propel you into the coming dawn.
The loving wishes and arms of friends are waiting to gather you in once more, my dearest G-Man.

My GA life feels more complete because I’ve read something you’ve authored.  It’s been a while, Gary and I’ve missed doing so.

Whether it’s the joyful or contemplative musings of your mind expressed in prose or the literary journey your narratives encompass, it’s a very special exchange;  I am grateful to your muses....they marry with your imagination and experiences to paint our eyes with the broad and delicate brushstrokes of your stories.  Your three examples here show how you master both  (though I must admit,  I hate soaked running shoes, lol.)

Hi, Gary.  It’s good to see you. 🍻 

1 hour ago, Albert1434 said:

Enjoyable 

Thanks, Albert.  

1 hour ago, ColumbusGuy said:

 

  

I look on these as the first stirrings after a restoring sleep--the first memories that intrude, then are pushed aside to open the soul to a new day's possibilities.  The eyes of the heart are once more focussing on the the scenery at hand, and the mind is busily composing fresh constructs to propel you into the coming dawn.
The loving wishes and arms of friends are waiting to gather you in once more, my dearest G-Man.

Beautiful, CG. Thank you, dear friend.  

40 minutes ago, FanLit said:

My GA life feels more complete because I’ve read something you’ve authored.  It’s been a while, Gary and I’ve missed doing so.

Whether it’s the joyful or contemplative musings of your mind expressed in prose or the literary journey your narratives encompass, it’s a very special exchange;  I am grateful to your muses....they marry with your imagination and experiences to paint our eyes with the broad and delicate brushstrokes of your stories.  Your three examples here show how you master both  (though I must admit,  I hate soaked running shoes, lol.)

Hi, Gary.  It’s good to see you. 🍻 

Aww... thank you, FanLit.   It's nice to have my voice missed, and you say so, so eloquently.  

So much that’s good to read and hear in these. I loved your haiku, as each successive one brought a fond image to mind. I could feel your heartbeat, strong and alive, in the lines Woke, and in An Ant Can too. Sometimes our heart is what we need to hear. Thanks for sharing yours. 

1 hour ago, Parker Owens said:

So much that’s good to read and hear in these. I loved your haiku, as each successive one brought a fond image to mind. I could feel your heartbeat, strong and alive, in the lines Woke, and in An Ant Can too. Sometimes our heart is what we need to hear. Thanks for sharing yours. 

Thank you, Parker for the kind words and support.  

And the beat goes on... 

1 minute ago, aditus said:

And the beat goes on... 

  "Drums keep pounding a rhythm to the brain"   ... yes, it does. Thanks, Adi.  

37 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

I enjoyed all of these.  Keep marching on   

Thanks, sis.  

Contemplative musings, indeed!

You may be a man in darkness, but you certainly manage to shine a light around yourself!

And I love the sentiment in the puddles haiku! 

23 minutes ago, Marty said:

Contemplative musings, indeed!

You may be a man in darkness, but you certainly manage to shine a light around yourself!

And I love the sentiment in the puddles haiku! 

Thanks, Marty! After darkness there is dawn.   I'm getting there.  And what fun are puddles, eh?  Young horses tend to be leery of puddles, and I used to get great enjoyment from showing them they'd had nothing to fear... splashing is fun!