Foal and Mare
Blazing light bursts in on his vision
joining a cacophony of sound.
Overwhelming sensations
of a light breeze
tickle his wet coat
and warmth envelopes him
like a comforting blanket.
A deep breath pulls in morning air
musky over the tongue
and a heavy aroma fills his nostrils.
Sensations foreign
fill his big brown eyes
with bewildering images.
Wavy hair on his neck fluttering
and a smell sublime to the newborn foal;
the odor of the equine
the sensing of his mother
and the overwhelming allure of the mares milk.
Some instinctual calling commands his legs
and he pushes upward.
He feels his trembling legs
flexing, lifting.
He wobbles in place and staggers
but his legs seem to know where to go
and they extend, holding him upright.
From this new vantage point
he is able to see much more around him.
A large figure looms in front of him
and gently touches her nose against his.
Instantly, he is overcome with a sensation
of security, comfort, love, and hunger.
The craving draws him in
and nestled into mother, he feeds
relishing the filling contentment
until intoxicated with the experience
of new senses, nourishment, and bonding
he sleepily staggers away
unsure about the feeling
until with a soft nickering
the dam reassures him
that he can follow this new sense
down into a soft spot on the grass
where he can slowly drift off
into a foals dream of following
the galloping images he espies
on the horizon beyond
the guarding mare.
Comments
Thank you. My pleasure. And truth is truth!! :-)
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Those are beautiful shots Deb. You're Neigh-bor is gorgeous. You are a very talented photographer.
Take a gander...http://debhirt.blogspot.com
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And if I saw those pictures you snapped, Deb, I'm sure I would want to start printing.
That sounds so perfect, Wayne. I went to see my "neigh"bor today, gave him a little hay and a few oats. He enjoyed his salt lick, then came outside, where I snapped a few pictures of a fine and wonderful friend.
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Thank you so much, Faith. I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
Oh joy, Dearest Wayne, I just love it when you include your wonderful art, coupled with the natural beauty of the interaction between mother and baby which you have visually painted most beautifully with your words! Voted up and more and sharing Blessings, Faith Reaper
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Thank you Eddy.
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Thank you Michelle. I'm am glad you enjoyed the piece.
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Thank you very much Mylindaelliot.
Beautiful Wayne I loved it and vote up.
Eddy.
Mares have great maternal instincts, which you've captured beautifully. Thanks for sharing, Wayne!
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Thank you Tony.
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Thank you very much, dear Sha!
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Eric, thank you very much.
Great poetry. I love your pictures too.
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Thank you very much Frank.
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Nellieanna, I thank you, and you needn't even ask; I appreciate any share on Facebook or anywhere else you wish to share it.
I also thank you for your compliment to my art. You are a dear!
I hope you don't mind if I share this one on FB. Between the beauty of the animals themselves as you paint them on canvas and with the written word, the 'inside information' of the sensations of the newborn (are you a magician to be able to imagine so graphically?) & the love and relationship of mother and baby, I know many of my friends on FB will love it! In fact one of my nieces, Lyric Maxey, is a riding instructor.
Thank you for another great one, Wayne! You never disappoint!
Very creative piece!Very talented!!
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Thank you for stopping by Jennifer.
Very visual piece Wayne, the words bringing you into the scene, with all senses. Great work my friend.
I love this, Wayne. I'm always amazed at how soon foals stand up and begin walking. Seeing the interaction between Mama and baby is so touching and gentle. Love this! You are a very talented artist, my friend.
Marvelous -- thank you!
wayne barrett this was so visual.. voted awesome :)
It is truly a wonderful poem that can make the reader see, hear and even touch and smell and taste through the imagery! You have achieved all of that here Wayne!
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