Fireheart

In blood-washed canyonlands a stallion stands,
soft eyes trained on a fire-hearted mare.
Watching her nervously circle the sands,
prancing forward and back; she weighs out his dare.

He's seen her run, heard her cry out with joy.
She wears her bright soul like her shadow mane.
An arrow of light free from ev'ry ploy -
Fate decreed he'd try if he would stay sane.

What does she think of his strange, silent way?
A rose grown in secret, till it bloomed true.
A gift, mayhap unwanted, brought to day.
Red riddle of romance, asked with no clue.

The stallion stands silent, waiting to see -
will she come to him ... or will she run free?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Turner Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 8:10 PM
This poem, rocks:) Nice one, JI. Good luck!
F. Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 9:16 PM
Thanks for reading!
Parker Avatar
March 6, 2023 at 4:58 PM
Captivating scene, well told. ~;o]
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March 6, 2023 at 7:29 PM
Thank you!
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