God's creatures are as much members of our lives and families as are those of our own flesh and blood... sometimes more. I can understand how much you miss your horses and I so wish they didn't have to go. They are beautiful animals indeed.
ah horses are beautiful...we have stables through the woods and i like to go over and watch them...had a boy i did counseling with that used to love to brush them...made him so calm...and he'd talk to them...
Loved this..a close friend "gifted her horses" too! The whole left in her life...her heart was almost unbearable! You portrayed that "feeling" beautifully! Hugs SueAnn
WOW - you gifted your horses - I would feel that tug at my heart too. You are indeed beautiful Gail - what a wonderful thing to do. Loved your poem and felt its depth.
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Ponytail by Last Exit
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How would I know
The empty spot
They left
When I "gifted" my horses
The visit of strangers
Reminded me
Of my loss
My gift
The smell
The feel
The strength of horses
Touched my heart again
Leaving me empty
Once more
As I herded them
Toward their home.
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26 Comments
Close this window Jump to comment formVery nice Gail . . . a tug at the heart for you, makes me sad for you.
May 26, 2013 at 9:02 AM
That was a wonderful gift you gave when you gifted your horses!
May 26, 2013 at 9:42 AM
I can only admire horses from afar...they never seemed to like me much. Yours are beautiful!!!
May 26, 2013 at 9:52 AM
Well, I hope they didn't look the gift horse in the mouth...
May 26, 2013 at 10:19 AM
aren't they beautiful...
May 26, 2013 at 10:32 AM
i much prefer the real pony tails over the painting. they are so beautiful.. hope you got to pet them. i know you miss your horses.
May 26, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Beautifully done...
May 26, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Beautiful write Gail!
May 26, 2013 at 12:54 PM
Awww, this one really strikes a chord with me. In March my 32 year old horse died. It leaves a lot of empty.
May 26, 2013 at 3:40 PM
God's creatures are as much members of our lives and families as are those of our own flesh and blood... sometimes more. I can understand how much you miss your horses and I so wish they didn't have to go. They are beautiful animals indeed.
May 26, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Written from the heart. Good job, Gail.
*hugs* ♥
May 26, 2013 at 4:34 PM
ah horses are beautiful...we have stables through the woods and i like to go over and watch them...had a boy i did counseling with that used to love to brush them...made him so calm...and he'd talk to them...
May 26, 2013 at 4:35 PM
Once again written with such depth Gorgeous horses.
May 26, 2013 at 4:41 PM
Oh my ... can't imagine how hard it would be to let magnificent animals like these go. I'm certain it was hard to write about them.
May 26, 2013 at 6:53 PM
They are gorgeous as is your poem, very touching poem
May 27, 2013 at 1:58 AM
Loved this..a close friend "gifted her horses" too!
The whole left in her life...her heart was almost unbearable!
You portrayed that "feeling" beautifully!
Hugs
SueAnn
May 27, 2013 at 3:17 AM
Even without backstory, the loss and ache is clear here. Even more poignant the loss is tied to 'gifted'. Enjoyed. Thank you.
May 27, 2013 at 5:43 PM
What a beautiful group of horses that came to visit. I'm sure it was hard to shoo them back home.
May 27, 2013 at 10:08 PM
What a beautiful gift you gave Gail - touched by your words and selfless
action.
Anna :o]
May 28, 2013 at 4:22 AM
Fine piece. There's something elemental about horses, something we all respond to. You've caught it here.
May 28, 2013 at 5:22 AM
WOW - you gifted your horses - I would feel that tug at my heart too. You are indeed beautiful Gail - what a wonderful thing to do. Loved your poem and felt its depth.
May 28, 2013 at 6:56 AM
Hail ,fellow horse lover... It tears me apart when an old one dies...bow do they burrow so deep into our souls ?
May 28, 2013 at 8:17 AM
This is such a nice poem ... sad, but at the same time, giving and humane ... a nice write this week!
May 28, 2013 at 10:25 AM
A heart that beats with the horses trot.....! Very touching post.
May 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM
Love it! I thought of horses, too.
May 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Bittersweet...beautiful horses...
May 30, 2013 at 4:39 PM