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Unicorn Hoofprints

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When I lived on a farm in the Dooralong Valley, a nearby racing stable would exercise their horses before dawn. I never saw them but their hoof prints were always visible in the soft loamy soil on the country road so my imagination ran with the idea of mysterious hoofprints and my unicorn poem was inspired.

The poem scenario and story is entirely imaginary and I was thrilled to win 1st Prize in the Gold Coast Writers Competitin in 2003 with the theme 'Miracles.'

One morning I awoke to find in soft garden shadows mythical, unicorn, hoof prints How I imagined its perfect form; a magical horse with a spiraled horn stepping through a pink mist into my garden at dawn I decide I will hide where the first light slants through the trees my heart all aflutter, waiting to see this miracle. A rustle of leaves- I hold my breath - ready to face the impossible Oh! Disbelief! What do I see? But two horse shoes attached to sticks and father planting mythical hoof prints Quiet as a fae I steal away and later with wonder, I softly say "A unicorn has strayed, Pa Pa- into our garden today." Written in June 2003

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Line Gauthier

Date: 6/4/2021 8:57:00 PM

Ah ~ so sweet

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 1/18/2021 10:32:00 PM

stupendous poem penned - just love it

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/21/2018 9:04:00 AM

Of course this was a prize winner. An awesome story of both fantasy and love. Beautiful, SuZ.

Joseph May

Date: 1/28/2016 10:35:00 PM

An enchanting write...enjoyed

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 1/29/2016 2:04:00 AM

Thanks Joseph: I appreciate your visit. SuZ

Daver Austin

Date: 7/28/2015 11:23:00 AM

I love children in verse. The last two lines are precious. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 7/28/2015 4:38:00 PM

Thanks Daver: So good to hear from you. SuZ

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/27/2015 11:02:00 PM

Congrats on you win and on having this lovely poem featured Suz!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/27/2015 10:11:00 PM

Suzanne, congrats on your best poem. Love LINDA

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/24/2015 9:19:00 PM

that was a beautiful little story about a father and daughter!! Congrats, I really enjoyed this.

Skat A

Date: 7/24/2015 4:32:00 PM

Suzanne, Congratulations **SKAT**

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 7/24/2015 5:19:00 PM

Thankyou Skat: Your visits are always welcome, SuZ

Jan Allison

Date: 7/24/2015 1:42:00 PM

what a wonderful fantasy write Suzanna - a child's vivd imagination is so so wonderful and you portrayed this so well - congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 7/24/2015 5:21:00 PM

Thanks Jan: Happy you enjoyed this little moment. SuZ xx

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 7/24/2015 12:36:00 PM

good imagery Suzanne congrats on placing hugs

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 7/24/2015 3:45:00 PM

Thanks Shadow: It was hard to choose a favorite among my poems but this is the only poem I have entered in a major competition and won. It was on the Gold Coast in Australia, for the theme Miracles. It won 1st. Place and $100. The only poem that has ever brought me money lol so it is a favorite for that reason too.

Jack Jordan

Date: 6/10/2013 11:07:00 AM

Very nice word, Suzanne. A fond memory. Congratulations on your win... Jack

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/10/2013 9:31:00 AM

SUZ, Congratulations with your nice winning poem ... xox~ LINDA

David De La Croes

Date: 6/10/2013 1:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, SuZ. As always, you open our eyes to the unseen magic of the imagination - restoring the childhood in us... David

Sasha Maharaj

Date: 6/10/2013 1:29:00 AM

:) Beautiful indeed

Joseph May

Date: 6/7/2013 3:01:00 PM

congrats on your win with this magical write Suz...

Tim Ryerson

Date: 6/7/2013 2:12:00 PM

Love it!...Your pop sounds like my kinda fella, and you went along with it too!...Congrats - Tim

Joyce Johnson

Date: 6/7/2013 11:11:00 AM

What a jokester your daddy and you went right along with it. Congratulations on a wonderful entry and your big win. Love, joyce

Carol Eastman

Date: 6/7/2013 10:54:00 AM

Absolutely, beautifully done.

Carol Eastman
Date: 6/7/2013 10:54:00 AM

OOOPPPs... I also meant to say congratulations on a great win!

Skat A

Date: 6/7/2013 10:52:00 AM

thank you for choosing my contest. Congrats! ~SKAT~

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 4/7/2013 7:50:00 PM

Dear Suzanne, I reitterate my previous comment.You ARE a great Laureatus POETESS.LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 4/6/2013 8:02:00 PM

Dear Suzanne, I just sent YOU a Soup Mail asking to read this First Place Winning POEM.I have passed this POEM everytime I Comment on YOUR POETRY.I have to have my Eyes checked. I can see Why it WON A Father's LOVE,A Child's DREAM Great PEN Congratulations.LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry

Holly Moore

Date: 4/4/2013 11:34:00 PM

Ahh, I love this. So, sweet. I collected unicorns when I was young. I had such a collection and such a close relationship with my father. I was with him when his passed. He was my fairy tale...xx Holly Moore

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 4/5/2013 12:13:00 AM

So glad it bought back happy memories of your Dad......he is still watching you from heaven I am sure. Hugs, SuZ

Debbie Duncan

Date: 4/4/2013 10:03:00 PM

I love this so much Suzy,,,, just awesome, it goes very well with my secret garden ;}

Karl Marszalowicz

Date: 4/4/2013 7:41:00 PM

what a father will do for his precious! nice poem I can hear the clip clopping.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 4/4/2013 8:00:00 PM

,,,,,glad you enjoyed my story...all make believe of course.