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Written July 12, 2026

Almost always, when the wild horses are captured, they're put in government holding pens, and often separated

from families.

Wild and Free

They tossed their manes as they made a stand
unencumbered by darkness or day
Years of their hooves etched into the land
worries left behind along their way
as Tribal Peoples honored their stay

Wilderness horses have always known
the freedom to run beneath the sun
feeding on wild grass Nature has sown
free to chase clouds or a wild dream spun
and spirit warriors witnessed each run

Then word  came:“(so heavy on the brow)
let cattle graze, for  dollars they bring
thus loaded on trucks, all are gone now
leaving echoes of freedom’s bold ring
now their song of the wild, wind will sing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kamoonpuri Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 9:55 AM
An awesome poem on wild horses and how they love the open wild. Kudos! >>>>>>>><<<<<<<^--_Plz plz also read and comment on my newest poem
Radice Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Your poignant poem Ann had me thinking about wild horses in the UK. Sadly horses in the UK are never actually truly wild. They are left semi-feral to graze and always belong to somebody. The New Forest National Park in Hampshire and the Exmoor National Park in North Devon are great examples of where you may come across free roaming horses and ponies. Although untamed they tend to be managed by local farmers or conservation trusts and are now vital for conservation and rewilding. A lovely sight - and a lovely poem. Cheers - Gary
Peck Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 12:39 PM
I wish we cared more for nature and the wild as a country.The Indigenous do, and have spirits associated with the wild horses. But our government, instead, herds them with helicopters, scaring them into stampedes. Thanks so much for commenting, Gary. Take care.
Daniel Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Wild and free, that's how horses should be, great poem, Ann:)
Peck Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Thank you Joanna!
Lawrence Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Dear Ann, I loved becoming immersed in the memories of tribals peoples and the land. The hoof prints left behind imprinting the soil with the soul wound of the ancient peoples. So much freedom and movement…. I love the imagery the horses create in my mind and heart . Hugs, Susan :)
Peck Avatar
August 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Dear Susan, We just can't seem to let nature take its course. It breaks my heart the way the wild are treated. So great to hear from you, Susan!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 8:07 AM
"Wild and Free" was a joy to read. Have a lovely day/week writing away............
Peck Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Thank you, Paula. They're beautiful creatures
M  Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Ann ….l love this poem….written beautifully with a wonderful feeling of wild and free!! with a touch of sadness! Lovely….Deb x
Peck Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Thanks, Deb. I watched as some were captured to spend lives in crowded holding pens. It's a sad world sometimes.
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