Bareback
Night and I imagine a horse at full gallop.
A black horse that I can't see, only hear
its panting, the sound of its hooves both
calming and ominous, if that is possible.
Nothing can stop him, a stallion, his eyes
a fire out of control. His mane like the hair
of Samson blowing on the plain of battle.
If only I could ride him, bareback, arms
wrapped around his neck. I'm speeding
through the dark, my body somehow in
flight to anyone looking. A flame in each
hand. Horse and night indistinguishable.
He will never tire. I will never let go, not
for fear, but for love, or both, who, then,
can ride until day to tell the difference?
Bareback
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Re: Bareback
A kind of heroic piece actually.
Two opposing forces giving no quarter
Really like the inclusion of Samson.
I think this is a keeper
Two opposing forces giving no quarter
Really like the inclusion of Samson.
I think this is a keeper
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Re: Bareback
Just superb. My favorite lines are the Samson image as well. Kudos.