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Free Reins

Free Reins


					  For  				     plains
					        you the reins are but the 
					   deployed free wherever impatient 
					     your iron shoes lead, and your
					        fiery spirit roams over fields
                                               and forest paths and resounds
                                                  undaunted down tortuous
                                                 passes while over my heart 
                                                your winged dreams preside;
                                                     and when rough and
                                                      steep the hills, your
                                                    mind of steel eases us 
                                                     through to the valley
                                                       below where your
                                                       every stride racing
                                                      the wind transports
                                                      us far beyond land
                                                            and stream
                                                               and sky.




For Lulu and Lisa, the most passionate horse lovers I know.

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Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/29/2017 2:15:00 AM

Excellent.Very creative write. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 5/30/2017 3:12:00 PM

Thank you so much for your visit and your kind words Ravi.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/28/2017 3:41:00 PM

One thing I know for sure, its always a pleasure to come and read your poetry! :)

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 5/28/2017 9:06:00 PM

Arthur, what a nice thing to say:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/27/2017 2:10:00 PM

how nice this is and the fact you did a tribute to Lulu and LIsa. Wonderful! Hey, I see the ratings came back!!!

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 5/28/2017 6:10:00 AM

Bonjour Andrea. Thank you for your kind words. I was wondering what had happened with them.

James Inman

Date: 5/27/2017 5:29:00 AM

Very creative write Anne-Marie. I enjoy writing shape poems myself.

James Inman
Date: 7/10/2017 4:46:00 PM

You made me smile, thank you.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 5/28/2017 6:08:00 AM

Thank you James. Indeed, they sometimes manage to add an extra dimension to your work . . . I'm thinking, of course, about 'To the Stars':)

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/26/2017 8:23:00 PM

Very creative poem, Anne-Marie. The content and form is poetic genius. Bold and expressive this poem be. Excellent write, dear. Love always

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 5/28/2017 5:59:00 AM

Thank you so much Freddie for your wonderful comments. I am really glad you liked it so much. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.

Kudzai Mhangwa

Date: 5/25/2017 12:04:00 PM

Wonderfully and fiercely written. Ready your poetry is like breathing! Its such a divine experience. Well done!

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 5/26/2017 5:34:00 AM

Thank you Kudzai for this incredible review. I am really glad you liked it that much:)

Maria Williams

Date: 5/25/2017 6:02:00 AM

I really love the way you've shaped the horse to match the words of your wonderful poem. You are indeed a very talented writer my friend. A Super 7++.... Maria

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 5/25/2017 7:01:00 AM

Bonjour Maria, thank you again my friend for your ever so generous appreciation. Your words mean a lot to me.

Darren White

Date: 5/24/2017 9:27:00 AM

Wonderfully shaped Anne-Marie. Des chevaux sauvages I read below :) Great assonance and alliteration here and there. I can just see them there, running wild.

Darren White
Date: 5/24/2017 1:07:00 PM

Yeah, they are :) And indeed, they sound wonderfully together, your lines and words, they sing.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 5/24/2017 9:35:00 AM

Oui Darren, j'ai écrit ce poème pour ma fille et Lisa qui sont toutes deux amoureuses des chevaux. Je te remercie de tes commentaires en ce qui concerne les assonances et allitérations car j'ai effectivement essayé de véhiculer ou renforcer certaines images à partir du son.

Chris Green

Date: 5/24/2017 7:05:00 AM

The poem is gorgeous and it feels open and free. But the form, I can see the horse in your worded design. So we get two beautiful pieces of art on one page. Incredible my friend, such a wonderful poetic offering.

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 5/24/2017 9:29:00 AM

Yes Chris, I tried to shape a horse face with more or less success, but I'm really glad you liked it. Thank you so much for your comments that are always so encouraging and delightful to read.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/24/2017 5:21:00 AM

Sorry Anne-Marie I was going to get cut off because of length. From the heart and with all sincerity thank you for the dedication for I see my name (at least I think that's me). Allow me to also say you have given your daughter Lulu a gift and blessing to last her her lifetime. There are no words to express that. Trust me you have. When I first rode my mother didn't like it but I won out. Trust that any horse will watch over her if she is always careful. Ride when mind body soul are all strong for full attention. Have a wonderful morning and day. You have made mine. Thank you....

Anne-Marie Coreggia
Date: 5/24/2017 9:16:00 AM

Yes my friend, absolument, it was meant for both of you, and I am so glad and honored you like it. Like you, Lulu is an ardent horse lover and she feels renewed in their presence, but you are right, riding requires your full attention. Upon first reading the poem she was a bit uncertain about 'mind of steel' and then embraced the image so I was reassured after reading your wonderful comments. Again, merci mon amie:)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/24/2017 5:16:00 AM

Buon Giorno Buon Giorno Buon Giorno. Oh my goodness Miss Anne-Marie. You are beautiful beyond measure. I have no words for such expression and feeling within your entry. Free Reins is everything you say. I love this in every way. When you say mind of steel eases us. How true that is Anne-Marie. That is their being their wonder their soul all of it. That is their trust... Be proud of this entry and how you have captured the horse the reins all of it. I'm going to continue this above.