Ghost Rider

When the moon is new and casting little light
as the wind whispers through the leafy trees
and millions of tiny pin prick stars light the sky
this is the time you will hear hooves on the breeze

The ghost rider follows the trails ever searching
no fearsome ghost this, just a poor sad lost soul
ever hunting for his lady who's life was cut short
snatched from him in fullness of life by illness

He haunts the places they used to walk together
no peace or rest for him when the moon is new
his steed once fiery now plods tired of the journey
tied together to this mortal coil of loss and regret

Yet each spring solstice together they are seen
their horses galloping towards one another
and once more they ride and stroll the paths
lovers now again reunited in joyful passion
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Lamoureux Avatar
April 19, 2014 at 7:45 AM
Great ending to your sad ghostly tale.
Merrill Avatar
April 18, 2014 at 2:49 AM
Shadow, I don't think we've met, but I enjoy reading your poems. This one took some time, but is rich with imagery and detail--a fun read. Peace. Mel :)
Hamilton Avatar
April 19, 2014 at 4:40 AM
hi Mel welcome to soup ty for enjoying my pens hugs
Devnath  Avatar
April 17, 2014 at 10:20 AM
At last lovers reunited in joyful passion, they are saved. Lovely poem of joyful passion. Loved always, my lovely friend, bl
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