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Published in, PS  “It’s Still Poetry” Anthology available on Amazon. 

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New York Street Horse

Plunked down in chaos
from a gentler time,
blinkered from the traffic
he pulls the coach along.
Patient, in his harness bond
he tugs at hearts, with pathos-
as to his love of duty we respond. 
Amidst the screech of sirens
and the blasting horns,
he stands and dreams
of meadows in a nosebag.
 
Such rhythmic clicking of
 metal shoes on concrete,
full rolling of the carriage
wheels and he, confined,
down through the centuries
he thought he'd left behind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Ray Avatar
May 31, 2023 at 3:17 PM
my sentiments are beautifully expressed in these lines....a very nice capture and why we love our poets...they take us along in the limn
Gauthier Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 4:44 PM
Love your soundtrack. Delightful poem. Love "dreams of meadows in a nosebag" and they way you wrapped up your poem at the end ~
Gauthier Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Lovely poem with touching imagery - Wow "he stands and dreams of meadows in a nosebag."
Teagan Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 6:41 PM
So awesome, Suz!!! I love your voice.. and the poem is so good.. the poor horse...
Richards Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 6:34 PM
What a wonderful poem this is Suzanne! I applaud you, and agree with the comments of my peers below !!
Haight Avatar
May 19, 2016 at 4:42 PM
A beautiful write, Suzanne, and your reciting it made it come to life with your lovely voice. I have always felt sorry for these beautiful creatures whenever we visit NYC (we live 60 miles north of it). Your words touched my heart. 7, and a fav for me.
Esquire Avatar
April 23, 2013 at 9:54 PM
Dear POETESS, S-N, Xegrakio, SuZ, I ask YOU have YOU seen, or driven in a horse Drawn carriage, or did YOU write this MasterPiece from YOUR LOVE of "Tony".Superb "Xegrakio " Quill.I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Loyal S-P, Poet...HG
Anglesey Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 1:53 PM
Suzanne, Awesome imagery throughout and beautifully expressed. Very enjoyable to read.
Maverick Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 7:17 AM
Exellent write here Suzzane, makes me wish to get in that cab for a spin...Wonder what ole dobbin is thinking?? Joe..)
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