Chris Hagy Poet Free verse

4 White Horses

4 White Horses called to me
from across their field on that 1 day
They called my mind to come and see
their everyday scene so...overlooked

The gazes were steady the hearts true
as innocence pulled us together
Their knowledge of my soul was a wondrous feeling of trust...
their warm soft muzzles like velvet in my hands

Though fence between us...
I could feel their wild hearts racing across the plains
Massive white clouds rode the wind past the sun
sweeping shadows over the land like prehistoric birds

The scene calmly arouses memories of peace...of youth...of freedom
I feel a oneness with this land...with this moment...with this dream
I feel a oneness with these creatures so Majestic and Serene

Time could never change their hearts
or even taint their souls
and I could not tear myself away when it was time to go
Deep breath in... Deep breath out
I wished silently that all creatures could be at such peace
on that 1 day

-hope you enjoy this inspiration of a creature that changed my heart

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Kathleen Kroll July 3, 2018 at 5:03 PM This is lovely. Thanks for sharing!' The everyday is not always ordinary. Blessings Kathy Chris Hagy July 5, 2018 at 1:32 PM Thanks for the visit and kind words Kathy :)Have a great day :) C.H.

Andrea Dietrich September 17, 2017 at 6:33 PM Chris, I don't know what to read of yours that I have not already seen. let me go see which is last on the list of your BEST!! Chris Hagy September 17, 2017 at 8:44 PM Sorry I don't post more often...the horse life is a busy one, especially working two barns. But you are so great for visiting and encouraging me. Just posted new one this eve...now let me see what you are writing! :)

Lisa Ricci April 20, 2017 at 10:07 AM Oh my goodness Chris. Yes Yes and Yes. I'm sorry it took so long to turn to your page. If only we had more energy and time. At any rate. I so love and so are one with this entry and your words. I could not have stated it better. Thank you for gracing my day with such beauty. Read back your words and you will see. This reminds me of my entry "this love affair". Have a wonderful day. It was an honor to read. Chris Hagy April 21, 2017 at 6:32 PM Thanks so much Lisa glad you enjoyed this :) Heh, I am busy as well, so I don't get a lot of time to do this either, but it is so nice to share our talents with others!...I'm off to read your poem...Chris H.

Andrea Dietrich March 26, 2017 at 4:42 PM oh this is one I faved in the past. This is also known as your Best poem here at Soup, if you did not already know that. Well, I am caught up with all my comments. hip hip hooray, I can try to write now for the rest of the day. Chris Hagy March 27, 2017 at 7:46 PM I did not know that Andrea, thanks for telling me. It's only fitting, since that was a real turning point in my life. Twenty some years later and I only love them more :)

Jannie Breedt January 9, 2017 at 11:45 PM Hi Chris , yes theres a special bond between a woman and a horse and you epitomise that bond. This poem is the antithesis of the 4 horsemen of the apocolypse where they sow destruction. This one is about the purity of both woman and horse. Well penned Chris Hagy January 11, 2017 at 11:28 AM Thank you so much, and thanks for reading and appreciating this piece:) Everyone believes differently...I know the four horseman will come, but the One on the white horse will prevail.

Kathleen Kroll December 18, 2016 at 12:59 PM I feel a kindred spirit in reading your poetry, Chris. You transmitted the peace and wonder of that day so well. This is a wonderful piece of writing. Kathy Chris Hagy December 18, 2016 at 2:49 PM Thanks so much for the kind words Kathy:)...fun fact...I ended up spending 15 wonderful years with one of those white horses as my steed!

James Inman August 13, 2016 at 8:36 AM Very nice write Chris. The beauty and love you have for these creatures is evident in your image filled words. Chris Hagy August 17, 2016 at 12:35 PM Thanks for your kind words James...one could certainly say I'm hopeless for horses!:)

Lynn Marie August 10, 2016 at 7:19 PM You excel and shine in your pieces on Horses! I love the emotions of this lovely tribute to these magnificent creatures. Your joy and gratitude for them, I feel on a very spiritual level, so touching are your beautifully penned words. A heartfelt classic, an absolute joy to read! blessings, lynn I very recently was with a dog I loved dearly when he took his last breath and your words of appreciation and love for their gift to you, I feel deeply, your words so beautiful. Thank you :-) Chris Hagy August 17, 2016 at 12:36 PM Thanks Lynn, glad you share the passion for animals and enjoyed this write:) Chris Hagy August 17, 2016 at 12:31 PM Thanks Lynn, glad you share the passion for animals and enjoyed this write:)

Andrea Dietrich July 30, 2016 at 7:18 PM and looking at a comment below, I would not put this as cowboy poem, but as free verse.(which you thankfully did) Chris Hagy August 2, 2016 at 7:05 PM Yeah...decided to edit type of poem from "I don't know" to free verse after I realized that was better...I am not an intellectual poet, and I don't know much about forms, I just know how to write it when it hits me...and it has always brought me fulfillment, with or without a prize:)

Andrea Dietrich July 30, 2016 at 7:17 PM chris, I have found here one AMAZING poem. If they ever do a Best Contest, this is one you should consider submitting. FAVED Chris Hagy August 2, 2016 at 6:59 PM Thanks so much Andrea, I have entered it some non-ps contests in the past, but not a winner so far...of course my horse poetry is my favorite too, glad you enjoyed it:)

Robert Heemstra March 6, 2016 at 8:17 AM Beautiful poem! Chris Hagy March 6, 2016 at 5:21 PM Thanks so much! Glad you liked it.