http://gokismet.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Fred Hose en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:51:37 GMT 2010-01-05T10:51:37Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849605 It’s been my pleasure to have been involved in the preparation of some documents about a beautiful country. It’s a funny thing that although I’ve never been there, I have fallen in love . . . Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:16:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977849605 Fred Hose 2009-10-12T13:16:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812180 "Do you ken John Peel With his coat so gay? Do you ken John Peel At the break of day?" Part of a traditional Scottish folk song. The young fox was excited and all of his . . . Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:55:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812180 Fred Hose 2009-09-14T18:55:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774956 Silvery Moon,     Source of all our mystery, Sensuous mirror, Reflector of our dreams.   Tonight, I’ve come to outwit you. Here is my magic tool. A flask of . . . Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:53:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774956 Fred Hose 2009-08-15T15:53:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774757 My room faces the desert sand There are windows but no curtains. When the desert wind blows I feel its warmth And I can hear the music.   But when I reach up, I feel your tears, Sweet . . . Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:19:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774757 Fred Hose 2009-08-15T10:19:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774732 While I was an exchange student in Germany and because of a sufficient skill in handling a stick and a ball, I was chosen to represent a German Students Team at a hockey tournament in Madrid, Spain. . . . Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:20:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774732 Fred Hose 2009-08-15T08:20:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768615 While I was in Germany, as an exchange student, I worked, during one vacation, for a company in the town of Duisburg, on the great Rhine river.On my way to work, each morning, I would pass by a building . . . Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:32:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768615 Fred Hose 2009-08-10T09:32:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766292 THE SEA AND THE SHRINKING ISLAND My happy sojourn in the fascinating Basque country around San Sebastian was sadly ending. For an unforgettable ten days, I had worked on a farm, shared meals with the . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:08:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766292 Fred Hose 2009-08-07T14:08:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743680 Strangely, people can have the same qualities as gemstones. If you would think about it, I'm sure that you’ll be able to think of friends and colleagues, who fall into one or other one of these . . . Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:14:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977743680 Fred Hose 2009-07-20T18:14:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742714 When there was love, How much did you give? Was it from your heart? Was it all you had?   Oh there was joy, And there was pain. But that was when we shared.   Now as I walk . . . Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:43:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742714 Fred Hose 2009-07-19T21:43:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740391 So much is written about lost loves and faded loves. That is quite understandable especially when you recall that Byron wrote his best poetry while pining for his departed loved one. However, one must . . . Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:08:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977740391 Fred Hose 2009-07-17T14:08:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736914 For those ready to begin again. Parting is such sweet sorrow, Tis said and tis true. But only if the parting's brief. But should your dear one cross a line, That widens to a crevice And valley of . . . Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:43:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736914 Fred Hose 2009-07-14T13:43:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736313 O barren banks of the Saraswati. Dry shores that once spawned life. Where sacred water lavished glory On ancient cities now forgot. There I found you, Moonstone. You, who taught me ancient truths. O . . . Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:49:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977736313 Fred Hose 2009-07-13T20:49:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735985 Are you? Were you ever? Could you one day be? Is there a way? Can you dream? Can you feel? Can you tell me how much?   Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:33:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735985 Fred Hose 2009-07-13T13:33:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733021 I’m sorry but my limited sit-up time prevents me from commenting and responding. However a friend has kindly agreed to cut and paste this piece. It’s dedicated to someone who dances in . . . Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:06:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977733021 Fred Hose 2009-07-09T15:06:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977725317 Hi dear friends and colleagues I'm recently out of hospital after a hospital for a back op. I may only sit at my laptop for minutes a day. I love you all and will be back soon. Take care,  . . . Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:50:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977725317 Fred Hose 2009-06-30T12:50:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699394 "My son, this is all a miracle without equal. I am sure that it is a blessing from above. The greatest of all grillos has arrived here in our own backyard. In our backyard. Can you believe that?" His . . . Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:41:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977699394 Fred Hose 2009-06-02T20:41:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977698030 "My name is Alfonso Pedro Gonsalez Alvarez and I'm from the little village of Cordoba, in Mexico. When you read this story, you'll think that I've been smokin' that loco weed. But I will reply no no. . . . Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:57:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977698030 Fred Hose 2009-06-01T14:57:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697056 I'm like a coin. There's something on my one side. Something else on the other side. And something more else on the third side. A three sided coin? Yes, that me. A three sided coin. Very rare. A collectors . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 13:30:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697056 Fred Hose 2009-05-31T13:30:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696961 Wait. I never said that is a true story. Is it a complete fabrication? No, I can't say that Is it mainly true? Can we talk about that...Over a cup of coffee? So what am I trying to say? It's this. Fall . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 08:42:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696961 Fred Hose 2009-05-31T08:42:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977695354 DO YOU SEE THE WAY? I read so much about losses And reams about doubts in faith. I look around and see eyes dimmed And cheeks streamed by tears of dismay. Are we on the same road, you and me? . . . Fri, 29 May 2009 15:13:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977695354 Fred Hose 2009-05-29T15:13:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977691309 Sweet wine, Moonlit dance, Fragrance of the night. Words that touched your soul, You said. Why do I caress your hair And run my fingers down your cheek, As you lie lost in sleep? Must touch bring substance . . . Mon, 25 May 2009 15:15:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977691309 Fred Hose 2009-05-25T15:15:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977686671 I'm celebrating my three years at Gather and you're all invited to my party. I'm going to do my own tribute *smile* because I don't think that I'll get one of those erudite tributes . . . Tue, 19 May 2009 18:24:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977686671 Fred Hose 2009-05-19T18:24:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977684056 I bought the corn cob pipe, as well as the raisin and honey-flavoured tobacco in the village, just as the old man had requested. I packed them into my back pack and rode off, on my Yamaha. After traveling . . . Sat, 16 May 2009 11:54:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977684056 Fred Hose 2009-05-16T11:54:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683561 For those of you that feel that I submit but don't comment. I ask you to have kind thoughts. When I comment, I try to comment well. I try to appraise what I read and make a positive critique or two. . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 18:21:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683561 Fred Hose 2009-05-15T18:21:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681372 About choosing your own dream Up in the Saja mountains Lies the finest crystal glass. The envy of the Jena mines, Source of lenses of highest class. In its many wondrous ways, Nature conjures . . . Wed, 13 May 2009 08:52:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977681372 Fred Hose 2009-05-13T08:52:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672686 This is an extract from my novel Riding With Kismet.   Priya had come home to her apartment that afternoon at about five-thirty feeling very happy. As she poured herself a mango juice she suddenly . . . Sun, 03 May 2009 18:30:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672686 Fred Hose 2009-05-03T18:30:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672483 I was having coffee in one of those wood panelled coffee houses that you would find in Vienna and Prague. One of those that make you feel somehow excited and ready for an adventure. Perhaps one feels . . . Sun, 03 May 2009 12:19:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672483 Fred Hose 2009-05-03T12:19:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977664207 This is dedicated to Marge H who needed to read it. Nicholas and I parked our Harleys outside a great majestic Manhattan hotel, in downtown New York. One that is known for its grandeur and opulence. . . . Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:38:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977664207 Fred Hose 2009-04-23T19:38:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662738 I strolled downtown To the bookshop of high spirits. As I searched the shelves, My eyes roamed without limits. Then I saw it. Bathed in celestial light. It was all about love. Even the pages . . . Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:55:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662738 Fred Hose 2009-04-22T09:55:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660406 Did someone say have you gone crazy? How dare you? Why don't you leave our great artist alone? Let me answer you this way. Should we accept bad behaviour from an artist just because he is considered . . . Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:11:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660406 Fred Hose 2009-04-19T21:11:21Z