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at the paddock
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just back from a mini-retreat on the farm -- this poem chronicles a ppost afternoon nap walk


a whinny alerts the paddock
to my approach

six pairs of equine eyes focus on me

threes buckskin ponies
and a black one;
a spotted ass and
a mare.

as I walk alog the fence
they watch me warily;
do I portend
work or a feeding
or does some dark
episode of abuse
lurk in their past?

sanctuary they have here
but the instinct of the herd is strong.
taking no chances
six pairs of eyes watch me
warily as I retire

six buckskin ponies
and a black one,
a spotted ass
and a mare

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 Reviews of "at the paddock"
Reviewed on September 28, 2005
John ,

You took me there with the simplicity of your words...perfectly imaged and definately enjoyed. :) Well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on September 27, 2005
They were watching you to se if you brought your red mare with...lol!!

Well done...the imagery great!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 27, 2005
Funny how we wonder of their thoughts,do you suppose they too wonder what we think? I do;-)...Excellent John...

Eileen

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on September 27, 2005
I wonder too what they think as we walk by them. Great write.


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