Jousting

The plain song moves 
Drifting on the wind
Flags riffle
At its passing
A nervous horse
Prances and kicks
Death pauses
Wipes his plate 
For rich feeding 
Combat approaches

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 2/24/2024 7:40:00 AM

Anxiety, anticipation, adrenaline...wow, a whole gamut of emotion. Well done Terry! :)

Terry Ireland
Date: 2/24/2024 8:21:00 AM

Yep, that's just the way it is. Thanks Linda Alice

Paul Bell

Date: 2/18/2024 3:14:00 AM

The spoils of war are there for the taking, yet the horse still gets the hay.

Terry Ireland
Date: 2/18/2024 6:26:00 AM

If it survives

Speaks Volumes

Date: 2/18/2024 2:23:00 AM

I can only imagine, with your help Terry what the moments before a battle must be like. Your poem shows the emotion via the agitation of a horse which I am sure is reflective. When will derived combat be able to cease ? A thought provoking poem.

Terry Ireland
Date: 2/18/2024 6:27:00 AM

Thanks Wen

J. Summers

Date: 2/17/2024 3:25:00 PM

This is one of those poems that get better with each reading. Brevity and word choices combine for a great overall effect. My FAV list continues to grow. John

Terry Ireland
Date: 2/18/2024 6:27:00 AM

Thanks John