Wednesday, September 13, 2006

0024 Horses In A Field Comments

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They seem to be thinking, soft-eyed, snuffling, cropping,
ears awake to many signals,
then move gently closer,
as if they were unaware,
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Michael Shepherd
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Alison Cassidy 16 September 2006

Your first verse describes so clearly the two horses I pass each morning walking my dog. 'loving each other almost imperceptibly'. This stanza would make a poem of itself, but you have given the reader so much more... Clearly drawn images, lovely on the ear, with the last verse rounding off these pictures in a satisfying cadence. love, Allie xxxxx

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Vallerie Lobell 13 September 2006

what a beautiful tribute to those noble animals....sad to say I seldom get to see horses....I know what I am missing...best wishes....Vallerie

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Scarlett Treat 13 September 2006

Mankind makes the mistake of thinking that he is the only one who can 'speak, ' and it is a joy to see these beautiful animals 'talking' to each other. Lovely.

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Raynette Eitel 13 September 2006

Your parade of different horses as they communnicate in some way with each other is a comforting pastoral image, Michael. And your bit of philosophy at the end about their 'golden age' made me nod. Raynette

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Danny Reynolds 13 September 2006

Nice one Michael. What other pet would you keep for a few years, then sell on for a bigger model? The harsh lessons of the Pony Club mentality, but the new horse arrives this Saturday! Danny

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