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Verdant Pastures

Horses in battle with valor showed In ancient times when conflicts rose On mighty steeds warriors rode Swords at the ready to vanquish foes Modern battles by machines are run Which allowed the equines to have more fun Running wild running free Enjoying a new destiny In verdant pastures horses roam Grazing under azure skies Spending days in serenity's home Having toiled to earn this prize 3-11-2020 Some Paradise Where Horses Go Poetry Contest Sponsor: Michelle Faulkner

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Nicola Davidson

Date: 10/22/2020 2:54:00 AM

What a lovely tribute Joseph....they have certainly earned a life of peace, so many are abused. And so tonight when I feed "Baloo" I will give him an extra long pat from you! Beautiful poem..thank you

Quoth Theraven

Date: 4/1/2020 9:27:00 AM

Very nice poem in 'Verdant Pastures'. Horses have gone where no machine would dare. New York City's '10-foot cops' still uses 50+ horses to patrol the parks and places cruisers can't go. Good luck. -Richard

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 3/24/2020 5:39:00 PM

Horses are amazing, and this poem describes them so well, winning wishes dear Joseph, stay healthy and well.

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/20/2020 11:32:00 PM

Brilliant tribute, Joseph, love this..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/15/2020 2:10:00 PM

wonderful way to pay tribute to them, both the ones of old and the ones of today.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/15/2020 12:28:00 PM

I Love horses Joseph - my two poem Tony the Pony and 10 Downing Street are about horses - such regal animals - sad that in years gone by they were killed in battle often together with their rider. Blessing Joseph, Jennifer

Ralph Sergi

Date: 3/14/2020 12:53:00 PM

Kudos to the steeds as well as your poem. Good Luck!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/12/2020 7:14:00 PM

Horses are such beautiful creatures. "Grazing under azure skies, spending days in serenity's home" A paradise indeed. This is a lovely image you have painted with your words. :) Brandy

Joseph May
Date: 3/12/2020 8:35:00 PM

Thank you Brandy

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/12/2020 5:53:00 PM

This is beautiful Joseph. I am filled with gratitude that wars are no longer fought with horses being in the heat of danger. You have eloquently penned a beauty that is going into my Faves. I hope it gets a deserving top placement! xxoo

Joseph May
Date: 3/12/2020 6:43:00 PM

So am I Connie, thank you for your kind words and for making it a fave..

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/12/2020 7:14:00 AM

I like the imagery in these words: In verdant pastures horses roam.. Grazing under azure skies--all the best Joseph.

Joseph May
Date: 3/12/2020 8:48:00 AM

Thank you Vijay..

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/12/2020 12:03:00 AM

They certainly played their part in wars gone by. A charging cavalry would put the fear of god into foot soldiers. You're right, they've earned their rest. Tom

Joseph May
Date: 3/12/2020 8:46:00 AM

Thank you Tom..

Jan Allison

Date: 3/11/2020 7:40:00 PM

your poem reminds me of the brilliant war horse film Joseph, very well penned:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May
Date: 3/11/2020 8:46:00 PM

Thank you Jan