M. L. Kiser Poet Sijo

Preserve Your Friends

I hear the thunder of distant hooves, beating the dry earth.

Equine spirits caught and trained, to work with humans.

Some entertain, some labor; others become our closest friends.




Note: I'm disturbed at the rate of destruction of your wild horses in America.  These beautiful and loving beings love and serve humanity and it seems their reward is to be slaughtered by the system; an unfair trade off for horses generosity.  We must do all that we can to preserve them, rather than destroy them.

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Darren Knight August 8, 2017 at 8:21 AM I love horses. I frequently find myself enraged by horse racing, whipping the horses. This poem is beautiful and reads quite well. Good work. M. L. Kiser August 8, 2017 at 9:05 AM Me too; thanks Darren.

Demetrios Trifiatis August 8, 2017 at 7:07 AM These noble creatures have carried Man on their back throughout history. The least Man can do is to treat with respect and love the noblest of the creatures! Excellent poem and message dearest M.L.Kiser! M. L. Kiser August 8, 2017 at 9:05 AM Thank you very much.

Ralph Sergi August 7, 2017 at 1:36 PM Great Poem, M.L.: Someday many animals will be extinct or endangered. The horse epitomizes out history determination. M. L. Kiser August 8, 2017 at 4:57 AM They already are; the bush presidency removed most protection for them and this one is intent on removing all of the rest. Glad you stopped by to read and comment.

Vijay Pandit August 7, 2017 at 10:12 AM Like the theme! M. L. Kiser August 8, 2017 at 4:56 AM Thank you

Winged Warrior August 6, 2017 at 10:15 AM Horses have the gift of unconditional love...and what do we do...well you know the answer to that...a beautiful sijo my friend...god bless...^WW^ M. L. Kiser August 8, 2017 at 4:55 AM One of my favorite animals. Thanks for commenting.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri August 6, 2017 at 4:02 AM A great compassionate poem in brevity, that motivates to protect the horses. Ahh so heartrending to hear that even horses are being slaughtered ah. Thumbs up for raising awareness n feelings for them. I love horses. Pls do write your thoughts under my latest poem too. M. L. Kiser August 8, 2017 at 4:55 AM Thank you for stopping by, I will.