My Black Stallion

At once captured my heart, this fiery beast His mane, black flame, his eyes, ebony heat As Father and I returned from the East That night, I took him a sugary treat Storms sunk us; we alone landed the beach Tamed by love, he let me upon his back He had lessons of heart and speed to teach Rescued, we came home; trained on my old track All the talk was of the champion's race I entered him, despite Mother's chagrin He claimed victory with his lightning pace With Father, I wished I could share this win Through the crowd, hoisting the trophy I'd earned Walking towards me - Father had returned! 2/1/19 Contest: Movie Magic Sponsor: Gregory R. Barden Movie: The Black Stallion Character: Alec Ramsay I used PoetrySoup's syllable counter