from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River looking for the remaining Carousels. I have here represented most, but not all of those rare and beautiful forms of art left within that area. Perhaps soon I will be able to complete the list before they are all gone. Unlike the molded plastic carousels produced today these wonderful and beautiful pieces of the carvers art were created painstakingly slow with a hammer and chisel and a lot of love.
The Carousel
by
F.W. Thorlton
Carved with the love of an artist's hand;
In glory and majesty, these Carousel's stand.
There was Denztel, and Herschell, and Spillman, and Loof;
Parker and Muller, their work was the proof.
Carmel and Goldstein, Illions and PTC;
They built the Carousals for you and for me.
Only pine, beneath their chipping paint, and gleaming jewels;
Perhaps unimportant in a worldly view.
But they've given joy to generations untold;
These lovely beauties, now so very old.
Around they'd go with their calliopes blaring;
And their beautiful jewels in the bright lights glaring.
With adults laughing, and children screaming;
All reaching for the brass ring, so shiny and gleaming.
There were horses of every kind;
And, of animals, to many to define.
Some horses were gentle, with a pretty face;
Others were fierce, with eyes ablaze.
In a simpler time it was a breathtaking ride;
On a pulsating horse with a mighty stride.
Their mostly gone now, there are so few left;
Through time there has been a terrible theft.
We must preserve these treasures, what ever it takes;
For in saving our heritage, there have been too many mistakes.
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