Joseph May Poet Rhyme

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 October 22, 2020 at 2:54 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 April 1, 2020 at 9:27 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 March 24, 2020 at 5:39 PM Horses are amazing, and this poem describes them so well, winning wishes dear Joseph, stay healthy and well.

Harry Horsman March 20, 2020 at 11:32 PM Brilliant tribute, Joseph, love this..

Andrea Dietrich March 15, 2020 at 2:10 PM wonderful way to pay tribute to them, both the ones of old and the ones of today.

Jennifer Proxenos March 15, 2020 at 12:28 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 March 14, 2020 at 12:53 PM Kudos to the steeds as well as your poem. Good Luck!

Brandy Nicole March 12, 2020 at 7:14 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 March 12, 2020 at 8:35 PM Thank you Brandy

Connie Marcum Wong March 12, 2020 at 5:53 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 March 12, 2020 at 6:43 PM So am I Connie, thank you for your kind words and for making it a fave..

Vijay Pandit March 12, 2020 at 7:14 AM I like the imagery in these words: In verdant pastures horses roam.. Grazing under azure skies--all the best Joseph. Joseph May March 12, 2020 at 8:48 AM Thank you Vijay..

Tom Cunningham March 12, 2020 at 12:03 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 March 12, 2020 at 8:46 AM Thank you Tom..

Jan Allison March 11, 2020 at 7:40 PM your poem reminds me of the brilliant war horse film Joseph, very well penned:-) hugs jan xx Joseph May March 11, 2020 at 8:46 PM Thank you Jan