Leaning on the gate. Checking
water tanks at dusk, one last
glance at the herd before heading
in. Feeling his warmth near, even
from the far side of the pen, his
muzzle deep in hay. Awestruck, my
involuntary response to his beauty.
Under my breath, I barely murmur
the tall gray’s name aloud but the
sound fills the sky, snuffing the
sunset to a smoldering ember. And
just as infinity comes to rest in this
suspended moment, the gelding
lifts his head to consider me,
needing no enticement bigger than
a whispered word he knows is his.
…
Anna Blake at Infinity Farm
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Beautiful!
Thanks, Jane
If I was as gifted as you, I would’ve said the exact same thing?
Thanks, Lynell. Kinda like this one, too.
One word: Enchanting.
Thank you, Anna
Thanks, Nuala.
Beautiful
Perfect! ♥️
Thanks, Sharon
Beautiful.
Wow! This brought on a rush of emotions, memories and dreams!
You are a true wordsmith. The emotions & images you convey with a handful of words is truly an art.!
Thank you, Sueann. That’s what fun about poetry.
Goosebumps, Anna. What a beautiful poem.
Thanks, Michelle.
Just lovely.
Thank you, Caroline.
Ah yes……connection…acceptance.
Thanks, Annie. Hope you are doing well.
….Infinity ALWAYS says a whispered word he know is his… “Love and peace are here”
Interesting comment, thank you, Barbara.
This touch my heart, thank you
Thanks, Christine. Love that time of day.