Thursday, October 22, 2015

To Peggy, My Horse, by EyM


Moments away in your humble little barn filled me deeply.  I savored the rich natural smells, and loved so well your big deep brown eyes,  and  the warm air from your soft nostrils.  So carefully you moved your big puffy lips to take my gifts.  These were moments precious and forever true.

Never was there a brown so lovely as your hair.  Never was there a cologne so soothing as your smell.  Never was a flower's aroma any sweeter than the hay where we communed.  I believe my visits were deep in your heart too.  You were my get away, my comforter.

I loved to climb on your back and hug you as you lay on the ground.  You made me laugh as you got up so smoothly that I could hang on and go up with you.  Looking back now, you always took me to the barn.  I suppose you knew I'd give you some grain and my little hand full of hay. 

When we saddled up and traveled from there, someone else was with us and talk took over.  I trusted you and reveled in those rides.  But the times alone with you at your hay window were more special.  Those were the secret healing heart times.  Thank you Peggy.  I think you understood that I needed you.



© 28 Sep 2015 

About the Author 

A native of Colorado, she followed her Dad to the work bench to develop a love of using tools, building things and solving problems. Her Mother supported her talents in the arts. She sang her first solo at age 8. Childhood memories include playing cowboy with a real horse in the great outdoors. Professional involvements have included music, teaching, human services, and being a helper and handy woman. Her writing reflects her sixties identity and a noted fascination with nature, people and human causes. For Eydie, life is deep and joyous, ever challenging and so much fun.

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