Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Wild Horses

Here's a  time honoured expression
Wild horses couldn't keep me away
Methinks that's pretty much a fallacy
Their power is an awesome display

Wild horses are majestic animals
Roaming free o'er the plains of Nevada
Manes flowing, hoofs a-pounding
They perform their lively cantata

Aristocrats of the animal kingdom
Called Mustangs in the U.S.A.
In Australia they're known as Brumbies
Each performs an equine ballet

Reclusive high-spirited stately stallions
Reside on a huge open range
This pompous and regal force of nature
A beauty that resists being tamed

© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal March 27, 2018 at 12:37 AM I was privileged to see some wild horses in Nevada. Such beautiful, powerful creatures indeed. "A beauty that resists being tamed" Perfect ending line. Always, Laura Jack Ellison March 27, 2018 at 5:18 AM Nature at its more awe-inspiring!!! A beauty that resists being tamed... love, Happy Jack XOX

Isaiah Zerbst October 26, 2012 at 1:05 PM I like watching horses myself. They really are majestic. I like the rhymes in this poem and the way it brings horses to mind. Good job on the last line; it sums the poem up well. Jack Ellison October 26, 2012 at 4:27 PM Thank you for taking the time to comment on a number of my recent poems. Your thoughts are very much appreciated, my friend!

Lucilla Carrillo October 24, 2012 at 9:11 PM This is a good poem about wild horses. I have never seen a real life wild horse, only in movies. They are beautiful creatures. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla Jack Ellison October 25, 2012 at 5:28 AM "I have never seen a real life wild horse, only in movies"... me too! But as you say, they seem like such beautiful, regal creatures! Hugs, Jack xox

Audrey Haick October 24, 2012 at 2:46 PM I had to choose this one to read, all because of my love of horses. Even though I haven't had much personal dealings with them, I am amazed by their strenth, beauty and gracefulness. Your poem brings vivid images of these wonderful creatures, Jack. Thanks for the visit. I pray you're doing well. Always, Annalise Jack Ellison October 25, 2012 at 5:20 AM They are regal creatures, eh! You describe them well... "strength, beauty and gracefulness" Glad you dropped by, Annalise! Big hugs, Jack xox

Carol Eastman October 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM Loved this. My Grandmother was called Pecos. she lived on the Pecos River. They said she could ride anything. My dad worked summers on the ranch. He said if you told those work ponies to giddy up... They'd hunker down and explode out from under you. You had to be a good rider to stay on asthey worked the cattle... I had 3 horses during my life. One lived to 32 1/2 years old.... And she was the onery one... L.O.V.E those horses as much as I love your poetry! LOL Both are wild things... Snicker. Jack Ellison October 25, 2012 at 5:17 AM WOW What an interesting story, Carol! Thanks for sharing... love from a 'wild thing" LOL

Carol Sunshine Brown October 24, 2012 at 12:41 PM Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poetry Jack. I enjoyed reading it and wish you all the best in your writing always. Love, Carol Jack Ellison October 24, 2012 at 12:46 PM A very heart felt thank you Carol. Your positive comments are always appreciated! You are one of Poetry Soup's bright lights... love and hugs, Jack

Ilene Bauer October 24, 2012 at 10:24 AM i like the way you've taken the expression and then described the horses in reality. nice one! Jack Ellison October 24, 2012 at 10:43 AM Absolutely the most high spirited, poetry-in-motion type animal that exists! Thanks for your positive comments dear Ilene!... hugs, Jack

Leo Larry Amadore October 24, 2012 at 10:14 AM I enjoyed reading your poem today...horses are and have long been considered among the noblest of creatures, a true boon to humans and certainly beautiful creatures! Jack Ellison October 24, 2012 at 10:39 AM "noblest" was the word I was searching for! Bang on... thank you friend! Cheers!