“Indigo Sky Mares” by: Laurel Burch
leaned forward low
my knees gripped firm
to stay fluid in the flow
rising effortlessly high
t’ward clouds of pearl white
clearing every hurdle
landing sure and light
steed of goddess magic
possessed of purest heart
endurance that’s olympic
ride’s steady from the start
I gallop her freely reined
letting soar the sterling soul
her spirit not restrained
the joy of freedom is the goal
arching gracefully through the air
jumping an indigo sky mare
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A horseman … YOU!
My wife is the horsewoman Helen, having owned horses since childhood, and ridden both Western and English in competitions around Ohio. She was quite an impressive rider and jumper. Me, I tried once, galded my ass, and retired immediately to be a fervent supporter of my wife’s riding endeavors.
Jumping indigo sky mares….it’s just fun to say!
Might be fun to try? 🙂
Rob, I love what the sky mares symbolize in your poem and I love your quote at the end.
“Poetry is a statement of empowerment, that sets the soul free, to be exactly who you are — and in being just that, to introduce your truth to the world!”
Not sure who Flo is but her and Mick sound great together!
Thank you Lisa! Florence Welch of Florence & the Machine — English indie rockers.
“Jumping indigo sky mares.” I love that. I can see them leaping across the sky. “Steeds of goddess magic!” Wonderful!
A beautiful freedom indeed! This is so fitting of the image Rob. A glorious write! I love it!
I love your “jumping indigo sky mares, steeds of goddess magic”. their goal joy and freedom. YES!
This piece did not unfold as I envisioned it — but thank you Bev.
I continued editing this piece, now I am pleased with it.
I dont know which i luv more your poem or the music
I used to think Mike Jagger was sooo sexy in my teenage days 🙂
Happy Sunday
Much love…
Thank you so much Gillena… 🙂 I really love the song “Wild Horses”, and that live version with Mick and Fl0 Welch (Florence & the Machine) is incredible!
The rhyme and rhythm in this is magnificent! Each stanza leaps. 🙂
Thank you so much Chrissa! 😉
That is a great song choice to go with your magical poem. I can see those horses jumping, freedom the goal.
My aunt had horses for a while when I was growing up. One day, we were riding and something spooked the horse and she jumped the fence with me on it and ran down the road. It was exciting and scary all at the same time.
Thank uou True. What a tremendous and terrifying experience! I am not good with horses, but my wife has ridden and jumped since childhood. She gently mocks my fear. But I do find horses quite beautiful, and I love to watch her do her horsey thing… 🙂
I used to jump horses a long time ago. This brought it all back in a rush. Thanks. 🙂
That’s great, you’re welcome Mary! 🙂
I want to jump indigo sky mares!!!
Please, be my guest!
Beautiful poem Rob.
Thank you Linda… 🙂