Sunday, June 1, 2008
A product of Wayne Burmeister's carving skill. You can ask him about it at the reunion.
Dedicated to those who ride with IMAGINATION. By Wayne Burmeister
This wood once living, now quiet and still Awaits a young rider to climb the next hill. She’s more than wood and paint and glue. Made with chisels and rasps and love just for you. Using pictures and patterns the daunting task grew Overwhelming it seemed, my talents so few. The first chips like sawdust, too small to be seen. My confidence blossomed; you’ll see what I mean. “How do you know where to chisel the wood?” Was queried by friends in the neighborhood. With a stolen phrase I wryly replied, Just imagine a horse is somewhere inside, Align the chisel with grain of course; Then cut away that which isn’t the horse. A year and a half had quickly gone by Before the horse acquired an eye. Then painting ensued and triggered elation When a fevered dream named it IMAGINATION. . Kids need a horse, a horse made for rocking, But not plastic nor one that fits into your stocking. Young riders imagine astride a wood steed Evil in shackles, the good to be freed. So driven was I with a project like this, Future riders will know that I do still exist. Not in my body and blood as before, But in you, I am yours evermore. Now you know why I started this job, My ego, it’s true, turned the right knob To open a door that spans all time, I see your smile and hope you see mine.
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-------------------------DAN JOHNSON '64 SPEAKS -----------------------SATURDAY LUNCHEON, May 31------------------------
Dan Johnson has been working for over 10 years on a book highlighting
the life of Richard Reusch. He has done research in Russia, Africa, and Estonia as well
as interviewing Reusch's family. The book, LOYALTY, will be available
at commencement. Dan is a great story teller and has consented to tell
us "all" he knows about whether or not the stories that Rev. Reusch told
us in World Religions classes were really true!!!!!
