Ode To A Unicorn
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Once upon a time I loved a pretty Unicorn
As pretty as any that the sun would adorn.
This mysteriously beautiful creature
Never had a horn or any odd feature.
Her beauty I would immediately endorse.
She never remotely resembled a horse.
She never appeared to have a billy-goat beard.
But her ability to fly was one to be feared.
As sure as my heart is sorely torn,
She never grew a pointy horn.
A mythical creature she still seems to be.
I fell in love with her and she with me.
The Unicorn is not only a fierce and fabulous beast
But she was good, selfless, and beautiful, at least.
She wasn’t conceived out of human fears.
She was really real though unreal she appears.
Unlike other unicorns she was not solitary.
Her love for others was very customary.
She snatched my heart from a murky deep.
She held it for her own to keep.
When no one else acknowledged my sighs
When no one else would hear my cries,
She spanned across a sea of lies.
I saw nothing but love in her lovely eyes.
When again my life was fraudulently taken,
When again by family and friends forsaken,
And my life had to go in a new direction,
The Unicorn showered me with love and affection.
She loved and adored me when no one else did.
My wounded heart she took and carefully hid.
We flew against the wind and sheets of rain.
Flying together would always dissipate pain.
I had to go back and try to recover the past.
This left both the Unicorn and me aghast.
The memory is so vivid and distinct
Is this mythical Unicorn now extinct?
The Unicorn was just a fantasy you say?
Ah, but I reminisce and remember the day,
When the mythical Unicorn was real,
And she rode another steed of steel.
Perhaps my life will remain dutiful
But she will always remain beautiful.
Nothing can make me feel so forlorn
As when I’m missing my sweet Unicorn.
"My
horn shall be exalted like the horn of the Unicorn."
The Book of Psalms
"He
hath as it were the strength of a unicorn"
The Book of Numbers
"Will
the Unicorn be willing to serve thee?"
Job
According to the book of Genesis, God gave Adam the task of naming everything he saw. In some translations of the Bible, the Unicorn was the first animal named; thereby, elevating it above all other beasts in the universe. When Adam and Eve left paradise, the Unicorn went with them and came to represent purity and chastity. Thus, the Unicorn's purity in the Western legends stems from its Biblical beginnings.
The Bible also offers an explanation about why the Unicorn has not been seen for so long. During the flood that engulfed the world for 40 days and 40 nights, Noah took two of each animal to safety ; but Unicorns were not among them. A Jewish folk tale mentions they were originally on board but demanded so much space and attention that Noah banished them. They either drowned or managed to swim during the flood and still survive somewhere in the world or, as some believe, evolved into the narwhale.
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Thank you as always Creativeone. You always brighten my day.
Love it! Brilliant work Micky keep it up :)
Thank you Sophs. Thank you for coming by and commenting.
Hi Mickydee! What a great poem. I am sitting here thinking about the unicorn and the Bible and Noah. I had no idea that this unicorn existed in Genesis. Really really interesting! I am really digging the Unicorn-Xing sign!! Where do you get all these awesome pictures! Love the first one the best!
I miss you! How are you? And of course I love you very much and I have come to see what new things you have going on in your hubs! Hey you rock!! Look at all your fans!! You go with your bad self! ;)
You crack me up! I love you too. I searched the WWW for the pics and really feel lucky. I had posted more pictures of unicorns but it seemed too cluttered or maybe taking too much away from the poem. You crack me up!!!
Why do I crack you up?? hehehe like, funny like a clown? Are you laughing cause you think I am funny like a clown funny? (Wasn't that from Goodfellas?)
Oooopsies..I duplicate twice...:(
Don't make me drive to your town..I am your stalkergurly...remember that Mickydee. LMAO
I love you dear. Thank you very much.
Written in very simple style, yet it is so impressive. Very well done, keep it up...
Well done, an enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Lovely expressions, Mickey! The lore of Unicorn Mythology is quite a lovely creature, indeed.
Thank you Moulik Mistry. I do appreciate your coming to MickyDeeville. Thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks for stopping and commenting Truth From Truth.
Thank you too I*n*v*i*c*t*u*s. There's not much prettier than a Pretty Unicorn.
Thank you all and I'll get over your way soon.
Aye, yet another goodie from the Micky Dee, Tree of good fruit! Sail on you peddler of bikes and fine words!
nice one, a lot of effort went into that, and it was worthwhile
You popped up on my hotmail radar this am. So I took a look at your unicorn book. Love the tapestry pic the best. Those medieval artists are uninhibited aren't they? Everything has meaning with them. The unicorn with the girl must mean something? Thanks for another enjoyable read.
A lovley poetic look at this mystical animal, you put together the poetry and pictures very well. My favourite image is of the flying unicorn.
Is the picture of the tapestry you found was the first time that particular fashion was recorded? just joking.She looks a bit like a mermaid. Thank you for sharing the images and your poetry. 2uesday.
Oh Dusty I am your follower. You ring so true in all the you do. I just can't help but follow you!
Poetlorraine, it was worthwhile, there's so much to gain, if it will only make you smile!
You know greensnob, your kind words make my heart throb!
The unicorn is impossible to catch. But- if a virgin is in the right place, the unicorn will walk up to her and put its head on her lap. And then it can be captured. Thank you for coming by.
2uesday drops by and puts a twinkle in my eye. She makes my heart sigh. Thanks for dropping by.
I must admit, this poem made me laugh. It was a mixture of great classical style and some fun embedded!
Thank you for the tapestry pics, I have wonderful memories of my daughter and I seeing them in Paris. And am also reminded of listening to the Irish Rovers when, I was little, sing the Unicorn song!
I read you were a "truth seeker", and I had my doubts, until I saw this hub about unicorns, now I know you are for real.
Fantastic-I love this,it also reminds me of the song 'The lovliest of all was the unicorn'
Thanks again Mbwalz. I feel like adding ten more lines. But the Unicorn is shy. I can just hope that she'll pass by.
Thanks much Graham. I am a truth seeker. I'll stand for the truth in every way. Though I might run away, to stand another day.
Thanks Itakins. 'The loveliest of all was the unicorn', and that's why I get forlorn.
Thanks for a really enjoyabole read!
Love and peace
Tony
"You'll see green alligators and long-necked geese
Some humpty backed camels and some chimpanzees
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born
You're never gonna see no unicorns"
Shel Silverstein
I loved this song when I was a child. I love your poem too! Thanks
Ha Ha Micky -may I use your page to publicly show appreciation to Tammy for promoting Irish music-Good on ya Tammy(and thank you Micky)(
Tonymac, you're always on track, I hope you never want or lack!
My goodness Tammy, your memory is strong. I'm so very glad you could remember this song!
wonderful and mythical creature, and your poem is touching sad and wonderful. HMMMMMM I wonder where your unicorn is now, but I am sure she will be with you one day, in one form of a unicorn, another unicorn who will love you as much and even more ...
It is a lovely creature too, and yout touched me with this one Micky, Take care, Maita
What a beautiful hub. It was a pleasure to read and the pictures were absolutely stunning.
Thank you Maita. You can read between the lines! Thank you very much!
Thank you for stopping by LaVieja. Thank you for commenting too.
Micky Dee - Not sure how I missed this one. I, like you, love unicorns as well. However, the unicorn in your poem, goes far beyond a mystical creature almost to the point of becoming real.
A beautiful poem that is heartfelt, touching and reaches into the depths of your spirit.
Sage
Thanks Sage. I indeed appreciate you. Thank you for reading.
The Unicorn was just a fantasy you say?
Ah, but I reminisce and remember the day,
When the mythical Unicorn was real,
And she rode another steed of steel.
Maybe it's just me but there is a lot of subtle truth in there. The armor cracks and a little light seeps in. Great poem Mickey.
Those memories got in my eyes again. Thanks Hokey
Nice poem and I like the pictures too - thanks for sharing
Nice escape from reality! I, too, couldn't help but take note of the tapestry with the unusual fashion. A nursing mom design this or a man? Beautiful collection of photos. I'd love to see a photograph of one! so are you even THINKING in rhyme these days?
Thank you Coolmon2009. I love your work. I'll be over to your place soon.
I didn't even notice the cut-outs. Wow! It must be about being 60. Great! Now I'll have nightmares tonight! Thanks Brynda! OK, thanks Brynda. (I'll still have nightmares though)
Thank you...
You're welcome...
sweet verses there Micky :)
I never knew those Biblical info bout unicorns..thanks for sharing! :) I always learn a lot of things from you my friend.
Thank you Blaise. I learn about the heart when I visit you. Thank you dear!
:) really? well then I hope you learn good things though :p Thanks Mik!
You bet Blaise. Take care out there. Thank you.
Maybe it's just me, but so much of that beautiful unicorn seemed symbolic. I think you have a huge heart, and deserve the best. Absolutely lovely. So glad I found you on hubpages.
Good eye. Thank you so much Dim. See you over at your place!
Symbolic. Lovely. Nice escape from reality. Why do most of the comments seem so trivial - so superfluous - to me?
They just don't see... they don't see what we see... the power... the truth... the reality... the intensity... of what is there... what was there. The unicorn has new meaning for me now... new reality and yet new mythology... new heights that are unattainable... that I never even imagined... this shoulder is all you now, all you and me... our fantasy-land that once upon a time was there... and never will be again.
always did love a unicorn, and wished that I had one for flying across this land, what a superb mode of transportation in rush hour, to fly high above the idling cars below mired on networks of freeways, A beast that offers a convenient place to put my bagel, slipping her horn through the hole of my breakfast bread, while I sip
coffee and relax on her smooth glide through the skies. I enjoyed this much~~~MFB III
Now I want a unicorn, a bagel, and coffee!
man,your inspiring to me!
Those are very kind words Kenneth. Thank you very much.
I love unicorns... And I love this poem.. I like the transition from poetry to informative hubness... My moms only tattoo is of a unicorn on her shoulder... So it grabbed my attention as hers has for years! :)
"My" Unicorn also had a tattoo of a unicorn. Thanks very much Summer Steward. I appreciate your wandering around MickyDeeville. Thanks!
As long as the doors stay open.. I'll be here!
Oh yes- Summer Steward is here and Winter Steward is gone! Yee haw!
haha nice! *stated very dramatically* I have arrived!
You have indeed! No more pretenses. We are thawing!
I bet at the end if the flood Noah had a lot to think about. ~aloha~
Love unicorns!
Thanks for posting!
Aloha Sa'ge! I bet there was a lot of clean up! I imagine Noah just walked away from his ocean zoo!
Howdy Haikutwinkle! I'm really into one unicorn for sure!
Mickey this is fantastic!!! Loved it!! ~hugs~
Thank you Dear! I'll come see you at your place!
My Brother Micky...
Wondrous piece, beautifully penned! A lovely travel through the realm of dreams and poetry. Sweet flow an musical cadence! I loved it from top to bottom!
Thanks for sharing this, Bro!
Warmest hugs and infinite heavenly blessings,
Al
Yo Al! Thank you Sir Brother Man! God bless you!
Humorous, satirical, and thought provoking...A very well crafted poem I thoroughly enjoyed with my morning coffee...Thank you, brother Mickey...Larry
Thank you Larry. I saw "this" Unicorn this week-end. I'll come see you Larry!
Much to ponder with this poem and I can also see you and MFB riding high with your breakfast bread and coffee atop your unicorns gazing at all the clogged traffic below. Seriously, I enjoyed your poetry and loved the photos of the tapestries.
I want a Unicorn! Beautiful Unicorn Poem! Thank you!
Yo Peggy! I missed you on this one. But you have made the rounds. God bless you Dear Peggy!
You would look beautiful and fast atop a Unicorn Penny! God bless!
I loved this poem, it reminded me of youth and imagination and love
Thank you schoolgirlforreal! God bless my Dear!
I think perhaps we've once or twice mixed our shoes up mate.. very, very similar paths Sir Micky.. Marked an awesome hub.. thanks for reminding me of so much.. take care.
We may have mixed our shoes up mate! God bless Pearldiver! God bless!
Hello Mickey, delightful!
from jandee
Hi jandee! It's always great to see your avatar!
Hey Mickey. I am new here. What interesting hubs you have, you have a talents. I saw that you were leaving or thinking of it. All we have is our freedom of speech. Corp always try to bring us down. Way to stand up for yourself!!! Power to the Micky Dee Fan Club!!!!
God bless you AskAslie. That is so sweet. God bless.
creativeone59 Level 4 Commenter 2 years ago
Thank you for such a fantastic and beautiful poem and informational hub . thanks micky for sharing. Godspeed. creativeone59