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She was a pretty, nicely mannered mare,
The children's pet, the master's pride and care,
Until a man in khaki came one day,
Looked at her teeth, and hurried her away.
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So deeply poignant and moving poem. Powerfully expressed with compelling images.
The poetess knows the answer as we can read here. Sad and tragic poem, aptly written Sure 5 Stars for this brilliant Classic Poem Of The Day.
Jessie Pope, known for her war poems, also here about a mare, transported because she is sick, withstanding all weathers, the question now is who takes care of the injured horses in the war?
She worked and pulled and sweated with the best; A stranger now her glossy coat caressed Till flashing thunderstorms came bursting round And spitting leaden hail bestrewed the ground. a very fine poem. tony
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7/22/2025 7:33:43 PM # 1.0.0
A poignant piece of poetry written in verse with rhythmic splendour........