Carousels

Carousels
Their Creator made them each unique ~ with their own blend of colors and shaped ever slightly different. Some are shy, some are bold...some run, while others walk...but they are all bound to the carousel by a single pole ~ cutting deep into their hearts.

The horses are beautiful ~ intricately designed...hand crafted and painted with precision and detail. There are miniature carousels ~ just for display...set up on a shelf ~ rarely touched...sometimes noticed and admired. And then there are the BIG carousels...with the lights and jolly music. People travel from all over to ride the horses...children laughing, parents taking pictures, lovers holding hands...it's like everything comes to life ~ even if only briefly...it's all so meaningful and... happy.

Soon the players all go home, the lights go out, the music stops and everything stands still. The carousel horse, yes beautiful with it's special design, stands alone...untouched...bound to the carousel by a single pole cutting deep into it's heart.

I believe ~ in the silent moments of the night...if you'd stand real still and quiet...you can see the tears of the carousel horse ~ longing to be free.
KBD