Patina of Life

A stampede of horses
captured 
their thunderous strides
frozen 
a magnificent scene 
unfolds
within a rich patina of
bronze. 

Artisan expression
brazen and bold
molding a stunning 
scene of nature
sparking the depths of
imagination
to be appreciated
indefinitely. 

Run wild, you beautiful 
beasts
over the endless prairies of 
time 
flaring nostrils, flowing manes
away from that unseen 
threat
hooves beating upon the 
ground 
a statuesque scene created
reflected within that immortal 
patina of life. 




Written on 6/26/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Marcum Wong Avatar
July 4, 2019 at 12:26 AM
You sound like you sculpt Laura. Art and poetry, also an art, are simpatico! Your vivid imagery professes such emotions. Beautiful Laura! Congratulations on your deserving first place! : ) xxoo
Leiser Avatar
July 4, 2019 at 11:10 AM
Thank you so much, Connie! I’ve always wanted to do sculpture and someday I will! I actually play piano, and have done some sketching. Hugs! :)
Raven Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 11:32 AM
Hi Laura, you bring to life the equine in this excellent piece of poetry. So vivid the imagery and such a wonderful flow. Your pen has run gold in this piece Laura. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Pettit Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 1:08 PM
Thoughts of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands in Virginia came to mind when I read this delightful work.
Wigley Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 1:49 AM
A lovely paean to the equine, Laura, flows so well. Viv x
Shah Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 4:06 PM
Sublime
Leiser Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 9:04 PM
Thank you, Hardik! :)
Curtis Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 10:19 AM
Laura This Brilliant----pure poetry
Leiser Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 11:23 AM
Thank you for the compliment, Jerry! So glad you liked this :)
Juman Avatar
July 3, 2018 at 2:54 PM
I do like that
Leiser Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 11:23 AM
Thank you, Al!
One Avatar
June 27, 2018 at 8:46 AM
Nice ending... Love he language in this poem and his flows so well from the tongue...
Leiser Avatar
June 27, 2018 at 3:38 PM
Thank you, Silent! I’m glad you liked this :)
Man Avatar
June 27, 2018 at 12:02 AM
Such a vivid, lovely write.. Laura!
Leiser Avatar
June 27, 2018 at 12:10 AM
Thank you, Lyric! It’s great to see you back again! :)
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