She Loves Horses

She Loves Horses

Born into a world of strife
She has led such a difficult life
Smart beyond her tiny years
A child filled with so many fears

But put her on a horse of white
and you will see how very quiet
her fears become
fears from one so very young

Afraid to fall asleep at night
knowing she will wake so full of fright
Pain in her legs keeping her awake
fear of sleeping she cannot shake

Abandoned by one she loves so much 
hoping her dad will keep in touch
Time is slowly clearing those tears
saying goodbye to most of her fears

Riding her horse tall and proud
smiling at the cheers from the crowd
Red ribbon, Blue ribbon Champion of the show
Underneath her smile no one will ever know
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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May 16, 2016 at 10:09 PM
Freda, creative and well done. Thank you for sharing. **SKAT**
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May 14, 2016 at 2:20 PM
Freda, Fantastic writing, glad to read your poem. ~Love LINDA~
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