Barbaro by Pat Gehr, Ph.D.

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• 8/1/2006 8:55 PM B&C wrote:
  Truly inspiring poetic words. Would enjoy seeimg more poetry by others sharing their reflective thoughts. Barbaro is helping more now than if he became a triple crown winner!
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• 8/1/2006 9:34 PM Pat Gehr, Ph.D. wrote:
  Thank you B&C. I do agree that this magnificent horse is truly an inspiration bringing out the humanity in us!
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• 8/4/2006 5:52 PM Gariel wrote:
  Pat, your words reminded me of how not only Barbaro's shining spirit is like the sun on our face--he is one so full of grace too! Musing over some beautiful poems at Tim and Alex's website, I couldn't help feeling compassion for Martita Goshen's story of how she understands Barbaro's grace and fluidity in motion. Dancer, it's her "other worldly" sentiments no one can legislate, as remarkable sympathy grows for Barbaro.
  
  Call it illogical, talking in prayer to a horse. Yet now, non-barbaronians begin to understand. Nancy T. in CT faced one of them who realized this is no ordinary horse. Keeping her grace like Barbaro's, she won over a total stranger. Loving Barbaro over distance seems to make the bond of love stronger moving others in "mysterious ways."
  
  Rather than excerpt Martita's artistry, I leave her "dear barbaro" letter intact:
  
  "barbaro,
  your enduring grace, your intellence & tremendous spirit shines through all the rubbish in our pained world.
  
  you teach me, since the day i saw you win at the derby with your suberb pal and rider, prado--what it takes to be a champion--to be present & fight the good fight. i am eternally grateful, as a professional dancer, & choreographer. for the equine grace & elegance of horses...all shapes & sizes...but barbaro is like a unicorn...OTHERWORLDLY, the real thing--and all the wonderful folks alex, tim, michael, the jacksons, peter, and his lovely wife kim who wrote so elequently in that first aweful week of tragedy. all these exceptional folks, including the magnificent and humble prado, left a huge mark on the world. we see the love transformed into a form you call him, BOBBY!
  
  i am grateful to read all your comments & learn about the good things about the racing world. my dancing is all the better for seeing perfection --fluid seamless motion -- of this great horse.
  
  i love the poems & thoughts pouring from all corners of the country & around the world. how healing is that, how reaffirming it to know this horse has a true voice that is being heard everywhere. and, how grateful i am to the staff, dr. kathy, dr. R, dr. adams, & all concerned. I also would like to get alex a red mustang car & make sure all the bills pass that help horses live a good life -- after giving their hearts on the tracks. they deserve the best. it is outrageous that any horse should suffer, large or small, because of human indifference & shoddy care. it is unacceptable...but then, I know we have world poverty -- literally in fact & then in spirit. bless everyone for caring & bringing their love to barbaro.
  
  wherever i am in the world, i check into tim's site as well as NBC. i will be tuning in for the saturday night vigil right before my own performances here in NYC. goodnight barbaro, may you not have one ounce of pain, rolling in soft warm grass & plenty of fillies to keep you company.
  
  your adoring friend,
  martita in sea cliff, NY."
  
  praise AMEN!!
  Thank you Martita
  Gariel too.
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• 8/19/2006 4:07 PM Cle for JO Singer wrote:
  Thank you to Jo for writing a wonderful comment on GOOGLE about www.campaigningforbarbaro.com "EXTRAORDINARY." For Debra -
  
  Ruler of the Wind... by Jo Singer
  The wind knows you...
  The wind loves you...
  The wind has kissed you...
  and you...dark wonder horse...
  have danced with the wind...
  The wind misses you...
  The wind sings to you each day...
  Breathing life...
  healing and health so softly...
  whispering...
  That she longs to dance with you again...
  Yet as this time...
  when that dance has become,
  a cherished memory in your mind.
  It still...is...with...you...
  It caresses your body gently where you sleep...
  and ...heal...and dream...
  She lulls you to peaceful rest...
  Whistles softly...sweetly...
  She will always be with you...
  and you with her...
  Sweet Barbaro...ruler of the wind...
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• 8/20/2006 8:54 AM Pat Gehr, Ph.D. wrote:
  For Barbaro
  
  He races across celestial skies
  The fire of Equus in his eyes.
  
  The spirit of courage, winning, and grace
  Ever apparent upon his gentle face.
  
  The clap of thunder beneath his feet
  Because he knows he must compete.
  
  His greatest race a fateful one
  A race for life one not yet won.
  
  Inspiring hope in all who may know
  God's magnificent steed , Barbaro.
  
  With love,
  
  Pat
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• 9/1/2006 12:53 PM Pat Gehr, Ph.D. wrote:
  Triumph from Tradgedy
  
  It is said that Barbaro is one of a kind
  There's just no question in anyone's mind
  
  He's fast and feisty, powerful and strong
  Inspiring many who compose this hero's song
  
  A song that sings of courage and grace
  And spirit of innocence and beauty of face
  
  Songs that tell of that fateful day
  After breaking out early on the 20th of May
  
  Tears flowing and cries, "Spare this champion's life!"
  Cries heard by Matz, Prado, Jacksons- husband and wife
  
  Rushed to New Bolton to Dr. Dean's healing hands
  Whispered prayers heard across all near and distant lands
  
  "God stand by Dean 's side while performing his skills!"
  Assisted by plates and screws bolts and, yes, pills
  
  Heal a champion whom a nation loves so much
  God, please deliver Barbaro your healing touch
  
  Praise! Dean reports, "He's doing all things a horse can do."
  We now must wait. Recovery is up to Barbaro too
  
  Now walking and grazing at our Dr. Dean's side
  And nipping at reporters when apples denied!
  
  May one day Barbaro gallop down recovery's road
  As our songs for Barbaro continue to be told!
  
  God please heal our adoptive son.
  
  With much love.
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