Free To Roam

Wild animals, also horses that roam,
running wild and accepting freedom's cost.
I've always wanted to give them a home--
to pen them would mean primal essence lost.

Born in the wild, it is their true venue;
depending on wind for wild acres' call.
Some settle when skies turn a purple hue;
others will roam as night begins its fall.

So wild and free, with wind tossing their manes,
as they drink from streams, or stop for a graze.
They run over hills and on unknown lanes.
hooves pounding, they run in a dusty haze.

When we see them, aloof and running free--
no moments interrupted by lost time.
We silently wish that's how we could be--
perhaps in daydreams, or maybe a rhyme.

January 26, 2023
For "pick a Title, Vol.34"
by Edward Ibeh
A 2nd Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ibeh Avatar
February 1, 2023 at 2:42 AM
Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this superb poem, Ann:-)
Peck Avatar
February 18, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Thank you very much, Edward! I'm honored.
Pandit Avatar
January 31, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Congrats on your win, Ann--a meaningful poem on the wild and free. So well delivered.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
January 31, 2023 at 12:38 PM
An admirable peace presents an open range being ventured by those beauties you’ve exceptionally penned, Ann, Aloha William
Sands Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 9:24 PM
Congratulations for your win :)
Goldsmith Avatar
January 30, 2023 at 7:45 AM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely write. Something to be said to be wild/free. Have a blessed day/week..................
Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2023 at 9:28 AM
what a gorgeous poem on this theme. You kind of went in my way, but i did various creatures and you stuck to the horse!!!
Proxenos Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 2:33 AM
Throughout my life I have loved horses, never owned, or rode one I think a horse can sense our feelings. I received a heartfelt warmth from from a horse, once on holiday in London, We were standing outside 10 Downing street and watching the changing of the guard on horseback. I was in front, and the horses nuzzle within arms reach. I reached out and stroked his long silky neck and nose, he loved it. As we turned a sign IN BOLD SAID PLEASE DO NOT STROKE HORSES, THEY BITE! Great poem. Hugs Jen.
Peck Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 10:24 AM
Oh, how beautiful, Jennifer! Research seems to indicate animals can sense our feelings. I just know that's true. Plants, also. You should write a poem!
George Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 1:41 AM
Seeing the wild animals roaming free, we sometimes long to be free like them. But we cannot leave behind many of our obligations and responsibilities. We are permanently tethered. This comparison here between man and beast is so very sensible. A beautiful entry for the contest. All the Best dear Ann.
Peck Avatar
January 28, 2023 at 2:31 PM
Thank you, dear Valsa! Alas, that's true, but we can always wish. I think there's a bit of the wild left in all of us. I appreciate your comments, dear friend.
Buhagiar Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 1:34 AM
Brilliant poem. It reminds me of many years ago when I saw some wild horses running freely on a hilltop in Ireland. You described that scene in a wonderful way. Best for a win.
Peck Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 8:20 AM
Dear Victor, I've seen them, too. The magnificence is impossible to describe. Thanks so much for your kind comments!
Seeker Avatar
January 26, 2023 at 7:53 PM
Enjoyed! Interesting how the same title evokes different inspirations. Good luck in the contest, Ann
Peck Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 8:25 AM
Thank you so much, seeker! I've always had an affinity for animals, especially the wild who've been placed in pens. I'll read some of the other poems now.
Lawless Avatar
January 26, 2023 at 5:01 PM
Nicely done Ann. We may confine the animal but not its spirit...would the same could be said of us.,
Peck Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 8:46 AM
Exactly, John! Alas, we've encumbered our spirits with too many binds Thanks for your comments!
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