My First Time...

I remember the first time I was allowed,
To ride my horse alone;
It was like nothing I had ever felt before,
Just riding along, my hair windblown;

I felt like I was the Lone Ranger,
Sitting atop my trusty steed;
Of course he was a long shot from Silver,
And I don’t even know his breed;

But he was good enough for the little girl,
Who loved him with all her heart;
And riding alone on my powerful charger,
My mother swears it was art;

With him prancing to the side,
His gray coat shining bright;
And me just cruising along,
Laughing out loud with delight;

I guess it must have been the smile,
That I couldn’t erase from my face;
Memories like that really are,
Difficult to replace;

Since that first time I have ridden a lot,
It gave me a passion of my own;
And I dream all the time of riding,
Fierro into the unknown!


~5th Place in the "First Time" Contest by Joe Flach~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
June 28, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Congratulations Tirzah on your win in Joe Flach's contest "First Time". Love, Carol
K. Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 8:20 AM
That sure must have been such a wonderful experience, Tirzah! And how great is that? Being able to discover your passion in riding :) --congrats on your win with this and thank you so much again for my 4th placement in your contest :) --nikko :)
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June 22, 2010 at 7:55 PM
this is just wonderful, Tirzah. One of your best. Congratulations. Andrea
White Avatar
June 21, 2010 at 2:44 AM
Very nice memories indeed Congrats on the win Tirazh- I love your name too
Haick Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Congratulations on your 5th Place win, Tirzah! Enjoy your well-deserved win! Peace, love, Audrey
Brown Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Congratulations on your win in Joe Flach's contest "First Time" Tirzah. Love, Carol
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June 18, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Tirzah, thank you for entering this lovely poem in my contest. I enjoyed reading it very much. This is well written, on topic and tells a unique, creative story. Well done. Joe
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June 18, 2010 at 6:23 PM
Thank you for all of the congrats everybody!~Tirzah~
Johnson Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 5:36 PM
I thought I had commented before, but this is a lovely poem. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Guzzi Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 4:46 PM
You are an up and coming poetess extradinar! Lovely write..congrad's on your win! Light & love
Sweetheart Avatar
June 18, 2010 at 3:06 PM
Well big congrats Tirzah on your winning poem in Joe's contest ..this was a great write.. see u are on your way girl.. I know talent when I read it.. also sent Soup another e mail..that makes 3 in all about the PM so give it a little more time... enjoy your sweet victory .. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Kendrick Avatar
June 16, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Excellent write..I can just see that special horse and the child on the saddle..Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for the comments made my day..Sara
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June 16, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Tirzah= That is my point of the poem. There isn't any official "footle". I have written Oxford university press to see if can solicite info on how to correct this. Fact I think I'll do a blog too. appreciate the comment. Charles
Sweetheart Avatar
June 16, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Lovely entry Tirzah and a great "First Time" tale.. and Fierro .. what a grand name for a special horse.. I luv horses too..all animals in fact.. and Fierro was the first car one of my sons owed .. how neat is that connection.. good luck in Joe's first contest.. he is so happy to sponsor it..this one is a sure winner... with luv.. Linda-Marie..
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