And your poem beneath the same moon, hunger pains rise; pool ripples to manes unfurled with gnashing, neighs that behooves the unwary quarry drowned in negligent nightmares.
Lol. I dont really remember much. This was inspired by an elementary school friend who adored horses. Just everything horses. She loved the Black Stallion. I pictured her meeting a horse she didn't want to meet.
Also separately I remember an episode of the Black Stallion TV series that I saw at like 5 AM on Nickelodeon one Sunday 30 something years back. There was an evil guy in a skull mask that sacred the poop outta me. I still remember seeing that thing.
(There was also a horse book/tv series called "Black Beauty" I reserve the right to get these mixed up.)
Haiku, inspired by Richard Wright's poignant style:
Beneath the still moon,
Black horse emerges, cloaked in
Lonely hunger pangs.
.
Ripples betray him,
His mane flickers with despair—
Nature’s cruel decree.
.
Autumn wind whispers,
He answers in low echoes,
A friendless feast calls.
So haunting and beautiful, I can see this play out in my mind.🖤
Thank you. 🙏
I love the lines "lonely hunger pangs" and "a friendless feast calls" - so poetic and ominous🖤
Thank you.
Kelpie oiled and slick
Black reflection in full moonlights
Slip into bubbles to bathe
Imagined waiting washed delight.
Gorgeous imagery as usual❤️🖤
Exquisite, Richard.
And your poem beneath the same moon, hunger pains rise; pool ripples to manes unfurled with gnashing, neighs that behooves the unwary quarry drowned in negligent nightmares.
While women ride the ‘mares into kelpies lair.
Bad, bad girls! Whatcha gonna do …
The mystery remains to this day.
LOL!!!
Moon casts silver paths,
stirring shadows into life—
neighs slice the still air.
Beasts of legend roam tonight,
preying on the dreams of men.
the water hungers
for sweet flesh, the bones picked clean
do not waste the dead
This is awesome🖤
Perfect!
With cross-stamped halter
I bind the loch's own kelpie
To carry the stones
Oh you are a brave one🫣🖤
The Black Stallion
A tale of love, the girl read
The Loch's horse? Less nice.
My mom made me watch that movie. I remember nothing about it other than I hated it😂 I wish I remembered why.
Lol. I dont really remember much. This was inspired by an elementary school friend who adored horses. Just everything horses. She loved the Black Stallion. I pictured her meeting a horse she didn't want to meet.
Also separately I remember an episode of the Black Stallion TV series that I saw at like 5 AM on Nickelodeon one Sunday 30 something years back. There was an evil guy in a skull mask that sacred the poop outta me. I still remember seeing that thing.
(There was also a horse book/tv series called "Black Beauty" I reserve the right to get these mixed up.)
Wow I don’t remember anyone from grade school😅 I’m impressed!