Chris Hagy Poet Free verse

For the Love of Lippy

For the love of Lippy I've done it all...
And I would do it all again
For my heart, for my joy, for my friend
Oh what a world you got me into!
Some days so long and hard, I thought I'd never make it through
Except for knowing that at the end of the day, I could spend some time with you
We weathered the disasters and wrong choices... mostly mine
But we've reveled in our successes, in our friendship and in our time
So many places, so many changes, what a life we've shared
You've done what I've asked, you've mastered your tasks
And for you I will always be there... as you have been there for me
When my mind is blood red and my heart is stone gray
You stand before me pure white
And your mane dries my tears and your coat soaks in my sorrows
And your eyes always reveal "The Light"
Given to each other by one greater than us who knew what we both would need
Never a truer companionship than with you my faithful steed!
From long lazy rides in lush green fields on warm bright summer days
To tranquil wooded trails and dusty old roads, you've carried me all the way
You saved my heart, you saved my mind, you saved me from it all
And I owe you my life, I owe you the world for answering my call
For you I do it all...
Always in my heart I know you'll be, no matter what time brings
For it cannot separate two spirits joined
Or the memories that make their hearts sing
Together we answered the call
For you my wonderful friend... I did it all

-Alias Pluto Lela
Lipizzan registry #XL007
2-12-81 to 2-9-13   -served as therapeutic riding horse

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Lisa Ricci April 20, 2017 at 10:12 AM Good Morning Chris. All horses know and understand. All horse loves second your words and thoughts. I so understood your every word. Even if the particular horse isn't a therapeutic horse he is and always be therapeutic to me in every way. I no longer ride but the feeling wonder and magic is with me always. It was once again an honor turning to your page this morning. Well done completely. Chris Hagy April 21, 2017 at 6:44 PM Good Evening Lisa... thanks for your wonderful words today. You are so right, any horse is always therapeutic to me too! :)...I have ridden a little since my Lip passed, but it's not the same...guess that's how you know it was true love. If you like this, you will like "February"...about Lip and a dream that was a "gift". :) Chris H.

Paul Callus October 4, 2016 at 4:44 PM Halleluia! After rereading most of your poems I finally found one which had skipped my attention! The photo complimenting the poem reminds me of your avatar...it takes me back to the times of damsels and knights in shining armour. The poem itself is beautiful, heartfelt and inspired. What a great friend to share your life with! Glad he helped you in times of need. ~ regards // paul Chris Hagy October 6, 2016 at 2:55 PM Thanks so much Paul, glad you enjoyed this. That is me and my horse in my photos. I had them taken when I was in my mid forties and my horse was 29...I know my memorials are more for me than anything, but they are some of my best work. And yeah, for those of us who love them, horses can be very therapeutic:)

Andrea Dietrich October 1, 2016 at 8:08 PM that is quite the tribute, Chris. Nice finding this poem of yours I had missed seeing from before. Love the picture you put with this one. May Lipizzan rest in peace. Chris Hagy October 2, 2016 at 6:16 PM Thanks Andrea:)...I had a "photo session" with my horse when he was 29...so glad I did! A piece of my heart went with him, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I had a great dream about him though and wrote a poem...I will have to make it my next post. Have great day:)

Lynn Marie August 10, 2016 at 12:50 AM This is amazing! Your heart soars with love and gratitude in this wonderfully penned tribute to "Lippy". I know of these heartfelt emotions you write so tenderly of. I feel the strength of your bond and feel quite touched reading of your fondness and devotion. Beautiful writing of beautiful memories! blessings, lynn Chris Hagy August 10, 2016 at 5:29 PM Thanks for reading about my steed Lynn and for the beautiful words of encouragement!

Sarita Milliner April 26, 2016 at 3:19 PM Another great tribute! Chris Hagy August 10, 2016 at 5:27 PM So sorry I missed your kind comment on this one...thanks for reading!

Robert Heemstra April 24, 2016 at 10:36 PM Beautiful! Horses are amazing animals! A great tribute to the underrated horses! Chris Hagy April 25, 2016 at 6:31 PM Thanks for reading about my bond with my friend, so nice you appreciate them too.