Dedicated to all Gypsy Horses everywhere.
The Gypsies who founded them,
and those who seek to keep the dream alive.

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FOR I WAS BORN A GYPSY HORSE

I care not
What they think of me.
Those who would, behind cupped hands,
But whisper low
And question the Heritage
From whence I came.
For in my heart
I hold the memories
And quiet strength
Of generations long ago.
But when the spring comes back
And warms the earth once more,
I will remember well
A soft green place,
Where first I took a breath.
And distant meadows clear,
Dotted all about
With others, of my kind.
I shall remember too
Of days between the shafts
And trotting proudly to the Fair,
With caravan of brightly painted hue.
The soft spring rain upon my face
In early morn,
To herald, yet another day.
The summer days on country lanes,
All aglow with Buttercups.
The winter's eve, by campfire glow,
When I did see
An early snowflake fall
And felt a small child
Grasp close my neck and run her fingers
Through my hair, for warmth.
But when that last morn comes
That wicked hand of fate
When all about me dim from view
And all the footprints I did leave
Are covered well by sands of time,
I shall smile at their indifference
And know I was indeed much Blessed
For I was born
A Gypsy Horse.

Copyright Elizabeth DeLeo. 2003.

 

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The Old Kent Horse

We drive on through the night
On this snowy Christmas Eve.
But village lights ahead I see
Which offer some reprieve.


I urge my Old Horse onward
Though he is almost spent.
For he has brought us far this day
And we're here at last, in Kent.


We find a sheltered field to stop
And though the winter's chill
My wife prepares the meagre meal
For the children, who are ill.


But she and I will have to wait
No food for us I fear.
For we have travelled far this day
And hunger pains grow near.


I take the harness from my horse
And lead him to a hedge.
But he, exhausted, cannot eat
And stands and sleeps instead.


A stranger suddenly appears
And looking at my horse,
Demands of me "How much?"
The man is bold and coarse.


I know we need the money
And I know we need the food.
My faithful horse is past his prime
And no longer any good.


I tell the stranger of my price
And he, with hand outstretched,
Is quick to offer ten gold coins
In response to my request.


And I, with brimming eyes
For the last time take the rope,
And place it on my horse's neck
But no words are bespoke.


But no. I cannot let him go.
He's been with me too long.
He's been the length of England
And brought us back again.


He's pulled our painted caravan
Through hail and wind and snow.
He is as much my own blood now.
No. I cannot let him go.


I give the stranger back his coins.
Ask him please to understand
Why I cannot let my Old Horse go.
He's the best in all the land.


I put my hand about his neck
My fingers through his mane.
My wife gives me her knowing smile.
He'll not be sold again.


And all at once a star appears
All bright in the Eastern sky.
And outlined in the snowy night
Are my family and I.


We remember it is Christmas Eve
And tho the years will pass,
We will stay together always.
Our Old Kent Horse, and us.


Copyright Elizabeth DeLeo
2006.



The above of course, is purely fiction. I wrote it as a tribute
to a horse whom I think was one of the best, if not "the" best,
the breed has ever known.
Lizzie

 

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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.

 

Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.

 

Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.

As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.

We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.

Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.

Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.

Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"

A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?

After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...

Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.

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