Horses

Horses                     by Sami Khalil

A modern Shakespearean sonnet…

Meadows of green…how they graze the prairie

Walking, trotting, cantering, galloping hooves

I’m no jockey, cowboy, Broncos’ wary

But my charm with equines boldly endures.

 

Opting to ride, mounting a feral one

Giddying him, it charged its hoofbeats past

Chasing a storm… this trusty steed had fun

Alluding to remorse, my heart knocked fast.

 

Life is an untamed ride, no guileless beasts

An endless expanse of wilderness reign

Imbued with fanciful, illusive feasts

Aptly we overcome its ladened bane.

 

It was a sunset romp, casting my cares

Horsing around, bucked with frisky affairs.

Reviews

[FGFRANKLIN]

This was a great read. I enjoyed your foray into the form. I love horses and mules. My friend has been raising mules a long time. They're such intelligent creatures. A bad natured horse is more common than a bad natured mule. I think the mules get a "stubborn" rep from being generally smarter than their riders. Life requires a bit of "horse sense" sometimes. I like these cool old retro looking illustrations you chose to go with your work too. It reminds me of the Walt Disney books I read as a kid (same type of illustrations). Keep up the great writing.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! What an amazing review. I learned the difference between horses and mules; did not know that. We have plenty of both in Al. They are great indeed. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

[andrew mitchell]

Another well written nice piece Sami, I was reminded of Black Beauty.

[Sami Khalil]

OMG! Glad you can share your thoughts and experiences with us. I know you must own large stables, roaming horses 🐎, servants.
Thank you so much Emperor.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Every day on my early morning drive to work through the countryside hills of Monterey I see off the side of highway 68 a small corral. It houses about 15 horses that all graze along the greenery of sloped hills. You capture the majestic beauty of these remarkable beasts. They capture our imagination in dreams of riding free on a heavenly plain. Not as a source of movement but a companion and guide to the place where love in all things reside. Amazing poem my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy wooo! A gorgeous take on this poem and those majestic horses. Glad to know that dear poet and friend. They are as you say. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort. See you soon...

[Tom]

There's no doubt about it, those of us in sync with Mother-nature's many diverse and blessed bounties, the beautiful, athletic horse is a trustworthy companion and much more, an inspiration that leads by example, if it can hurdle the upcoming obstacle then so can we ..

' Life is an untamed ride, no guileless beasts

An endless expanse of wilderness reign

Imbued with fanciful, illusive feasts

Aptly we overcome its ladened bane. '

Amazing 🐴

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are amazing too dear poet and friend. You said the truth in all its aspects. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences. On my way to see you. Picking one of the fast horses.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is so metaphorical...life can be like riding an unbroken horse...
a wild, risky ride...but worth it in the end...when we end up in life's final corral.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! I love it sir Jacob. You have summed it up marvelously. Thank you kindly sir for your time and consideration of this poem. I hope all is well.

[willweb]

That was a fun ride of a poem. I felt the wind in my hair (what's left of it) as this poem rode off into the sunset. Really nicely done Sami. This was an absolute delight to read today

[Sami Khalil]

Javajavaya! How goes it my friend? Thank you so much for your time and effort. A pleasure to see you. Keep holding those reigns of poetry. See you soon.

[Ken Simm.]

I love this fantasy of horses. But then I would wouldn't I?

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe! I see you with one. Thank you kindly sir Ken for sharing your thoughts and experiences. A beautiful horse you have.

[Pete]

does not disappoint as usual. a fascinating animal for sure as is this unbridled romp you take us on. i like how you slip in a telling revelation of life. thanks for the lovely, unsaddled poetry ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy do! So true and well said dear poet and friend. I'm so glad you are taming your wild beasts. Enjoy those wild rides into the sunset. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. See you soon on my Arabian horse.

[Patricia Wedel]

Your last verse is the perfect Finale. like a "ticket to a Shakespearean Theatre...
wearing my Black Sequin tight gown with Binoculars. My favorite Poem by you, Sami...
tenderly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So glad to hear that. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Enjoy the theater on me.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... you have the Gift of a Playwright. I met my husband Roger in 1987 at a Dance Hall named "Bronco Billy's". A free Buffet of large steamed Shrimp and Cocktail sauce an celery sticks to dip in a "mystery dip". There was a Band, and I asked a Cowboy named Roger to dance. He said, "Not unless they play the Song, "Because of You, God made Oklahoma". So I requested the Song, and Roger did dance with me. I sang the song, "Can I have this Dance for the Rest of my Life; can I hold you tight every night". Shakespeare said, "Life is a Stage and we are all Actors". Thanks for the free ticket to your Poem performance. softly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! A wonderful story indeed. The rest is history.

[Soren]

The metaphor becomes zoomorphism with such a great comparison of life to the prarie and the ride to experience. Very nicely written with a great AB rhyme scheme

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences.