Janet Bingham Poet Prose Poetry

The Mighty Horse

God has not forgotten you, Mighty Horse.
At one time you ran through canyons,
and green meadows
never before seen by men.
You were as free as the icy waters
which come from snow-capped mountains.
Free to go anywhere you wanted.
You tossed your head in defiance.
Your mane shimmered with magnificence.
Like a king, you stood,
hidden away in a dream-like world
of sweet, fragrant grasses.
God allowed men to rule over you.
But He never allowed men
to tame your spirit.
It remains proud and free.
Even though you are a servant
to men now, you show great strength.
You have retained the noble spirit-soul
of a Warrior King.

Janet Marie Bingham

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Mel Gill February 1, 2019 at 5:58 AM i really love the expression of admiration for this most magnificent of creatures, Janet. I was a rider from early in my youth and even trained a couple in my late teens and early twenties. I really liked all of your poems. There's a hint of that in my poem Buffalo Pound. Also really liked the poem about decluttering. Warm Regards. My forthcoming book: "Birth to Death and Points in Between: A Book of poems, perceptions, reflections, and inspiration" will be out mid-year. Regards, Mel

Timothy Mcguire January 31, 2019 at 2:56 PM Wonderful, wonderful! fav for me.

Gordon Mcconnell January 28, 2019 at 8:03 AM Such a lovely piece Janet, really love animals of nature too brings so many lessons we can learn from. Blessings,Gordon

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 25, 2018 at 4:50 PM Wonderful equine eloquence :) xomo! Janet Bingham January 27, 2019 at 11:33 PM Thank you. I love horses. I enjoy their beauty and gracefulness. When I was a teenager I road in horse shows and there were times I went to a horse camp with my horse that was near Julian. Janet M Bingham

Lyric Man June 25, 2018 at 5:31 AM Janet.. I loved reading your poem over a cup of hot coffee this morning. Your write is interesting and it was a joy to read! Janet Bingham January 27, 2019 at 11:41 PM Lyric Man, Thank you for your encouragement. I enjoy watching horses and other types of animals too, including insects, honeybees squirrels, cats, dogs. I look forward to reading your poems. Janet Marie Bingham