David Fisher Poet Iambic Pentameter

Golden Horse Ride

The oncoming truck swerved into my lane
And there was not enough time for veering
But I was suddenly relieved from the pain
By a golden horse with hind legs rearing

We galloped straight down the road for apace
And then turned onto a large green expanse
I hung on tightly, not used to a race
Though I was willing to give it a chance

My dull senses were roused on the fresh field
And my pale skin warmed from the sun outside
I slowly loosened my grip and revealed
That I could never fall off if I tried

I shouted out with a vivacious voice
Unlike the one that was used to hiding
With newfound feelings that made me rejoice
Due to the golden horse I was riding

In an instant we reached the tall mountains
That I’d only seen in big picture books
The kind with dreamlike waterfall fountains
That we climbed up without a second look

There were no hurdles too large in our way
Or tough boulders too slippery or coarse
That could in the slightest ever delay
Or stop the progress of my golden horse

We moved as swift as if running downhill
Giving me motive to close my own eyes
But once at the top got an awful chill
When the brave stallion leaped into the skies

This time I shouted out “Why in god’s name
Must I be saddled on this golden horse!?”
For a deed like this is truly insane
Until knowing my death, fulfilled its course


David Fisher-posted on 2/10/2015-For Structured Forms-Iambic Verse Contest

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Joan Donnelly Ellis October 8, 2015 at 4:46 PM Wow! I am really impressed! Remarkable poem.

Skat A February 27, 2015 at 10:40 PM David, CONGRATULATIONS, on your Win :-) ~SKAT~

David Furlong February 26, 2015 at 2:42 AM I loved the great rhythm and movement of this poem. Very imaginative and creative :)

Jan Allison February 24, 2015 at 3:23 PM Such a lovely flow to your verse David - many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 24, 2015 at 1:36 AM Masterful work David n a deserved win! Big congrats !

Sara Kendrick February 12, 2015 at 9:30 AM Great one..Reminded me of Emily Dickenson's work..I enjoyed reading your contest entry..It seems like it has good meter but I don't know about those things..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Lindsay Laurie February 12, 2015 at 12:29 AM It’s always a pleasure to recite a poem that flows like one is cantering on a horse, and your poem flowed beautifully on the topic of the immediate afterlife. Thank you David - Lindsay