Steed On Fire

I held the reins tightly of the dark steed
His strength and power unlike any other
I had ever ridden upon. I kicked his flanks
And motioned him to jump the ravine a 
Sparse expanse of space for which his stealth
And vigor would most certainly propel us to the
Other side. He snorted loudly the haze of his nervousness
And his sidestep gait unsure of his own power. But
Again I kicked his flanks and pulled hard on the reins we charged
The ravine as if entering a invisible battle. Thwarting the
Enemies bullets and swords faster as if a fre were behind us.
The Steed charged forward and arched his front legs leaping into
The air as if a gazelle.  We were one, in that instant molded in a moment
Of time flying over the thunderous crashing river and boulders below. 
As gracefully as he had leaped we landed.  The Steed covered in white froth
And sweat.  But we were across the wide expanse and alive.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 2/11/2016 11:36:00 AM
So imaginative! Full of riveting imagery and powerful phrasing. Tension and release... well done Kelli! Best wishes, Keith
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Date: 2/11/2016 9:41:00 AM
A powerful write showing your poetic ability! Excellently done, dear Kelli!
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Kelli White
Date: 2/11/2016 10:11:00 AM
Thank you so much Dear Demetrios.
Date: 2/11/2016 9:10:00 AM
Now you are getting kinky! LOL
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Date: 2/11/2016 8:49:00 AM
Well I'm not a dark steed more like a slow stubborn jackass but I'm sure with you spurring my flanks I might not jump the ravine but I would go there and stay awhile no matter how long you spurred. LOL Love the poem, Kelli.
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/11/2016 9:09:00 AM
Now your getting kinky!LOL
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Kelli White
Date: 2/11/2016 9:04:00 AM
Hahaha. I'd have to use a cattle prod than Daniel. A little electric shock.
Date: 2/10/2016 12:40:00 PM
as a black man, I am considered a steed....as if my mother was raped by a horse, if you can believe....however, you CAN never ride better over a ravine that is wetter....I am just a freaky flirt, our words belong together....lol...."I had every ridden upon" took my mind all the way out there kelli....lol....but your work was very inspiring and Beautifully written....;)
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Kelli White
Date: 2/10/2016 1:22:00 PM
Oh you are quite a rare gem Eric. If you could get me across the ravine I would mount you and kick your flanks too.
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