Michelle Faulkner Poet Verse

One Horseshoe

When western winds in my ear sing
The memories of rivers bring
A horseman

Cut of rough land and bronze timber
Surefooted walk, lean and limber
Horsepower

I fumbled where he was at ease
Our hands would touch in flirty tease
Of horseplay

Through golden grass, me and my guy
Galloping free to chase the sky
On horseback

Now, in my city life, I keep
Over my bed, to grace my sleep
One horseshoe.

5/09/20

For "Compounding the Verse" contest
Sponsor: Joseph May

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Connie Marcum Wong May 24, 2020 at 1:29 PM I loved your exhilarating compound word verse Michelle. It is not only unique but very romantic. Congratulations on your deserving win! xxoo

Joseph May May 23, 2020 at 9:00 PM "Chasing the sky on horseback", Wonderful write Michelle, Congrats on your win

Aditi Mishra May 23, 2020 at 6:35 PM This one brings the sensation of missing the good old simple days in a quiet countryside when living in a city and I can relate with your beautiful words and imagery. Congratulations on your win Michelle :)

Mohan Chutani May 11, 2020 at 7:19 PM Michelle, sounds like a lovely ride. Must have shifted to city life from countryside, I guess. Best. Mohan

Anil Deo May 11, 2020 at 1:15 PM Wow! Even if he's not the one now ... always better to have LOVED LOVED< LOVED and lost maybe, than not to have had that WESTern kinda romance. I'm told many US girls grew up dreaming of cowboys, fewer princes ... then marry urban myths (Maybe I made it up)

Mystic Rose Rose May 11, 2020 at 6:38 AM Sounds like a beautiful sensual memory worth keeping. Tender moments should never be forgotten. xo

John Watt May 10, 2020 at 9:07 PM Love your western tale of love, Michelle. Great flow, rhymes, and choice of 5 words. Totally enjoyed your ending. This rides like a winner! Best of luck to you ~ John. (P.S. thanks for the tip about my entry... I made the fix)

Rico Leffanta May 10, 2020 at 1:36 PM Must be a ringer! Aloha! Rico (The Captcha code is BVD!)

Gershon Wolf May 10, 2020 at 1:31 PM Compounded as an expert apothecary would! Great contest entry! :) gw

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 9, 2020 at 11:05 PM Aw yeah! Thoroughly engaging write Michelle, excellent piece. A winner for me, my best to you, xomo!