Black Stallion

The Black Stallion

On a hill overlooking a wide broken canyon
runs a beautiful wild horse, an impressive black stallion
Mile after mile, in the distance, the stallion runs
he's wild and free galloping with pure abandon

Untamed and unbridled, he proudly flaunts his energy
No one can break him, his spirit is always wild and free
Nostrils a flare he bolts to the distant horizon without care
No one approaches, whoever could, who ever would dare?

His black coat glistens in the sun, in the pale morning light
His tendons tighten and flex as he readies for his flight
He rides like the wind vanishing quickly from my sight
I wait for his appearance, he arrives shortly before twilight

He sees me approaching at daybreak, will he allow me to his side?
All I want to do is be his friend, climb on top and go for a ride
He never allows approach, in a flash he's gone, far away he roams
He's wild, proud, and free, it's true, but... spends his days alone.


John Derek Hamilton
June 19,2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Hagy Avatar
September 30, 2016 at 1:09 PM
Great write John!...the Black Stallion books were some of my favs when I was young...Being a horsewoman myself though, I'm sure this gorgeous stud has a herd of mares somewhere...perhaps some day a little black foal will appear on the horizon:)
Hamilton Avatar
September 30, 2016 at 1:43 PM
Thanks Chris
Callus Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 12:05 PM
This lovely and expressive poem takes me back in time, John! Wild horses and stallions have always preyed on my imagination, perhaps because we do not have any on our island. ~ Regards // paul
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June 27, 2016 at 6:16 PM
Hamilton Avatar
June 24, 2016 at 6:39 AM
Thanks Paul for your visit and helpful observations I made the change you suggested. Thanks again John
Daniel Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 4:47 AM
A wonderful write, John:) I loved the book "Black beauty", though I've not read this one:) I'm sure it would be as good as your poem:)
Hamilton Avatar
June 20, 2016 at 9:56 AM
There was a movie about 25 years ago, was great, Farley Mowatt wrote many books about nature, thanks for your encouraging words and visit.
Palli Avatar
June 19, 2016 at 2:21 AM
Love this one, John! Can feel the emotions and the scene!
Hamilton Avatar
June 19, 2016 at 12:19 PM
Thanks Susan much appreciated!
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