Ride a Speckled Horse

Ride a Speckled Horse

Half Moon Bay
A little speckled grey
How unwilling you were
But I'd rented you that day

No cajoling and no show of force
Could lift your heart to run
Weren't you  used- to-
always being, abused by everyone ?

In shame, at that slap of reins
 across your neck
I  let go - content to feel the 
rythm of your walk and
not the rocking of your canter

Turned your jaded head toward
 a trail down to the sea
Smelt the salt air with you
and felt the wide expanse
 of beach and wind on me

Under the gulls glide
your gait became wide
And like a rocking horse 
beside the rolling sea,
you and I glided,
close to eternity

I could have cantered on forever
when you gave your heart to me
And though I'm sure, 
that many tried
 It's few I know,
have ever  felt,
the magic of your stride
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Waldrop Avatar
July 31, 2016 at 4:14 PM
I enjoy your respect and love for horses. To be able to be in the moment and enjoy the stride and rhythm of such a beautiful animal. The phrase stop to smell the roses, doesn't mean you have to stop in order to smell the roses. Thank you for this right it was well into it.
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September 11, 2013 at 9:52 AM
My Dearest Suzanne, Xegrakio POETESS, Beozakul-Oychwa (Spirit Nurse) Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. I have missed YOU so much. I am reading YOUR Magnificent Contributions to the SOUP again I see Congratulations are in order For YOUR Superb Featured POEM : " Ride a Speckled Horse " Soup Mail Call I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...Harry
Richards Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 5:38 PM
I could just picture this beautiful scene....and almost feel the wind in my face. Ahhh......that was a nice ride!!!
Morrison Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 12:52 PM
It was a nice ride. Congrats thanks for submitting! Kim
Johnson Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 11:42 AM
I enjoyed the ride. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Posey Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 9:21 AM
Ms. Delaney, You have fashioned a really wonderful account of the relationship between horse and rider. I envy your controlling reins on this magnificent beast. You ride well, my dear.... Hugs. and congrats... Jake
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June 9, 2013 at 12:21 AM
Suz, Congratulations with your Featured Poem of the week :-) Take care, and enjoy your wonderful days ahead . Always & Forever! **LINDA**
Iqbal Avatar
June 8, 2013 at 5:36 AM
its gud,its better ..............its jst wow.Simple words with instant connect :)
Esquire Avatar
April 5, 2013 at 9:17 PM
Dear Suzanne,YOU know when a horse feels YOUR essence, he will please YOU for YOUR feelings of kindness to him.Do YOU live on a ranch or Horse farm? YOU certainly know about riding.Superb Pen.With LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry
Jerden Avatar
April 3, 2013 at 2:02 PM
Hope you considered entering this one in the Wild, Wild West contest. I really love the flow. You can hear the canter rhythm in this one, which I'm sure was your intention. Great imagery!
Zerbst Avatar
March 26, 2013 at 10:29 AM
I like how this poem emphasises the little things; the scenery, the feelings of horse and rider, etc. These give it a realistic and charming feel.
Ellison Avatar
March 25, 2013 at 9:17 PM
You are a masterful story teller, my dear new friend! I am really impressed with the flow of your poetry. I'm sure this has been a passion of yours for quite a long while... I'm certain you're not new to the art! Kudos SuZ! Hugs, Jack xox
Williams Avatar
March 25, 2013 at 9:55 AM
I enjoyed read this one Suzanne, it was well written and complex. Great discriptions of the speckled horse.
Delaney Avatar
March 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Thanks Donald: It is about a true experience and this dear little horse was like riding a rocking horse once he decided to canter....sometimes we have to be patient to experience the sublime I hope this came through in the poem. Best, SuZ
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