Comment from catch22

Exceptional

Hi Craig, this is a gorgeous sonnet celebrating the wild horse and the wilderness in all of our souls. I used to be an avid rider for many of the reasons and experiences mentioned in this write. I loved the feeling of connection with a being so intuitive and powerful. Wild horses are a majestic thing to behold, and to know them and connect with them is a wondrous experience.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2019

Thanks, Pam, for the wonderful rating and the delightful comments. Yes, they are such wonderful beings. I know when I look at the patriarch of our little clan (his name is Snowy), the way he carries himself is so impressive. Although he's not the boss (that job falls to his spouse, Polly), he truly is their guardian and protector, and yet he is so gentle with them.

Thanks again for the delightful review.

Craig

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

I love the freedom you wrote about with this wild horse of the mountains. It reminds me of one of my favorite movies "Man from Snowy River". I love your verse and the tale of freedom it gives.

Melissa

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019

The Man from Snowy River certainly has some lovely scenery and great footage of horses, Melissa. Although, I was rooting for the one that got away to keep his liberty. I'm glad you're familiar with the story though, and the poem it's based on is from one of my favourite poets, Banjo Paterson.

Thanks for the great comments :)

Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem and tribute to the mountain brumby horse that is the king of horses in your area. He is wild and never written by man but it part of nature.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2019

Thanks very much, Sandra. He is certainly receiving a lot better press than certain other royals lately! Cheers, Craig

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Wish I had a sixth star to affix on this exceptionally well-crafted sonnet, CD! I enjoyed every line and the images each line created. You have captured the magnificence and freedom of the mountain brumby superbly. Of course, my thoughts took a detour for a bit to the movie, "The Man from Snowy River..." but I digress. Just a beautiful poetic offering. Thank you for sharing!

diane

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019

Well spotted, Diane. There are some lovely scenes of "wild" horses in that movie. Of course, the movie and the poem on which it based are about capturing these magnificent creatures to enlist them into slavery, so that kind of takes away some of the charm! Most grateful for the lovely words of encouragement. Craig

Comment from damommy

Excellent

This is a lovely poem about free horses. We have a few here, and I think it must be wonderful to see them living as they were intended.

Your words painted a vivid picture of their innocence and also their style. Do you have a lot of them there?

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019

There are still quite a lot of them around, Yvonne. I think it's in the tens of thousands, but I'm not sure exactly how many. Sadly, they aren't around my neck of the woods. The ones I see around here (and there are a great many) are either fenced up in a paddock or being carted around on trailers. Thanks for the kind words, Craig

Comment from strandregs

Excellent

Craig
I can smell the crushed grass
and hear the birds sing
The last two lines I like most
Can see the scene in my tv eye.
Liked the mention of the local names bromby and bamby. :-))Z.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019

Thanks, Z. I appreciate the most kind comments. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Wild horses are such a beauty to watch ... and there's a fire in their eyes, a defiance, that you just don't see in a broken horse..... I've oft wondered if that was the true meaning of the term 'broken'. :/ A beautiful sonnet offering, Craig, about a majestic animal! ;) Yvette

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019

I think, sadly, it's a most appropriate term, Yvette, implying exactly what you suggest. Thanks for the kind and thoughtful comments :) Craig

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

It is self explanatory and I never tire of reading about the wild stalions that run free and never experience the whip and bridle. Very well done in content rhyme and flow

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019

Thanks very much, Barb. Most appreciated, Craig

Comment from brenda bickers

Excellent

Hi CD,
I wish I had a six left.
This sonnet would be perfect for the sonnet contest. When I read something like this it makes me wonder who exactly it is that has real freedom.
It certainly isn't us humans.
A great poem.
Brenda.x

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019

Thanks so much for the virtual six and the lovely comments, Brenda. Both are very much appreciated. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Awe, Craig, the horse of your imagination is a free spirit. I like that thought and I'm on his side. I've had a few horses in my time riding them for dressage competitions. One was a stallion. A proud mount but at times a difficult one. I loved your poem. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019

Thanks for the lovely comments, Ulla. If I climbed on any of our horses' backs, I'd be arrested, or at least in severe trouble with the RSPCA. Shetlands are massively strong for their size, but not made for carrying an adult of my weight (or any human, really) :)

reply by Ulla on 21-Nov-2019

Very true!