The Sun and The Stallion

                             

Waiting, salivating,

hungry for deliverance…

Let it be the thundering of wild horses, right outside my window

fueling the ache

     

I can hear him calling,

Mount up girl, it’s time to ride

I run to the window

my naked frame hidden behind veils of black

the skeletal truth staring back

 

I lick my lips, the taste of salt in the cracks

and I’m off

 

Devouring the open road

Riding hard on time’s line,

where space opens up

Heading for the desert

where it’s as hot and bitter

as me

 

I allow my mind to wander, if only for a moment

remembering the consummate host of warriors,

 wanderers and poets

feeding my ever-increasing hunger for life

Yet never satisfying

 

I dismount quickly, my horse with no name

The sun and the stallion,

the only companions I need…

Author's Note

Poetry by MsJewel
Photograph compliments of Pinterest

Reviews

[willweb]

Wow, once again I am amazed and enchanted by the visions, the freedom, the exploration and the desire created by your words. Hot or not, a trip to that desert sounds very inviting. Truthfully, the images that appear in the mind of the reader while perusing your poem are beautiful and inspiring. Nice one.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Chris Shaw]

Wonderful write. Visual and lusty, I felt that ache and the heat. Good to see a post from you, it's been far too long.

Chris

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words Chris. :) Julie

[mattavelli]

Hello, MsJewel! :)
You went through the desert on a horse with no name. This is a lovely story. It was a very calm read.

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed the ride. Have a gorgeous day :) Julie

[andrew mitchell]

Life really is about adventure and discovering who we are in the process. Always polished are your writings to the finest detail. Always a joy to read.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Andrew..Let the adventure begin... :)
Julie

[barleygirl]

I apologize for not seeing you in a long time & thereby missing your fine poetry! I will send you a friend request to remedy that. This is an exquisite poem. The descriptive dance is nicely dynamic & I love how this could be taken in a palpable, physical, sensual way, but it's also true in a metaphorical sense, as in seizing anything in life, or life itself, jumping full-on & riding with passion (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[MsJewel]

No reason to apologize Margie, I haven't been around for a long time. Sometimes life gets in the way of poetry. Thank you for your kind words. :) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest "Jewel" my friend in poetry.
This poem is by far the best of all your
"winged wisdom" of romance. It is Lustful
with the magnetism of the Sun and the Stallion...
mounting up to ride with an ache for life's pleasure.
I remain as ever, your "Fan" of tomorrows. gently, Pat

[MsJewel]

Pat, it is lovely to see you. Thank you for your very kind words. I haven't been on the site in a long time. I'm on my way to check out your beautiful pen! Hugs, Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

Many poets will be thrilled to read your poetry...
especially during this time of uncertainty. You are a Breath of Spring Air where butterflies linger amongst
buds of possibilities. Welcome home. tenderly, Pat

[MsJewel]

Thank you Pat. Big hugs to you!