Sky Horses

This was the first real poem I composed and at the time just tickled with. It has been formatted a little differently from its original version. Got the idea from my daughter's welded horses.

Sky horses

 

Like a herd of wild horses released to the heavens, 

each one running wild and free.

This heavenly Habitation of marble candy sky 

is really dreams swirled blue and cream

Hope is the glowing ember radiating and imparting

 its strength

where only a waste place may have existed.

 And in this place of thoughts, ideas, grief and pain

 hope’s quiet voice begins singing its precious refrain

.Every good gift in every precious soul

 is set in diamond facet array. 

White, perfect, just and pure

 is this stone cast

 from our Creator’s great just hand;.

For even pain lends itself within the song given.

Holy Lord, please hold my hand 

when the colors run down

 and no longer are what they should be.

Catch sky horses in twinkling stars of the night 

as my falling tears that hold your sweet light.

Make a way in the blackness when my feet lose their way

 and stumble on shattered dreams;

 the desires and hopes that have died.

 Help me learn to stand quiet

 even in pain awaiting sky horses.

 They will return on the next silver ridge. 

For God is the giver of hope denied 

that will come riding the next rainbow

 into Marble Candy Sky.

Kathy Van Kurin, 10/10’2016                

               

Reviews

[Alice Miller]

Oh, the care that this was written with was truly touching. Many pieces are written to show off, this one felt like a gift you were giving away. I was particularly thrilled with the idea of tears being a prism for "sweet light"- the idea that the products of our greatest emotions serve some beautiful purpose in the tangible world... in a semi-synesthetic sense, that line tasted like peaches. Thank you for submitting this to the " The Piece You're Proudest Of" Contest!

Best,
AM

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Alice Miller,
Oh a surprise! To come upon reviews not known of is a blessing. Sorry about my not seeing your review. It was nice of you write your note. I hope your having a wonderful spring. We have had a little sun. So nice.
Blessings,
Kathy

[wordman]

you can see many creatures in the sky if you look,liked your take on it

[Michael Stevens]

This is a beautiful poem, Kathy

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thank you Michael,
It's nice of you to comment and take the time to read. I hope you look for and find some beauty in you life as well.
Kathy

[Michael Stevens]

Thank you, Kathy, same goes for you!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Your so welcome.

[Zugzwang]

I read this poem as gentle, loving, and full of faith. Your writing is always like this and bever fails to remind me that the world and the people and things in it are essentially good.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Zugzwang,
You have given me a great compliment. I like to hope, that we as individuals can gain something shining. Even if it is transitory or fleeting. It is how this life steps are built and create who we are and the decisions we make. Free will is our final opportunity in all these things.
Thankyou so much for reading and for your affirmation. It helps me feel like what I write is worth it.
Kathy

[Zugzwang]

It's definitely worth it, Kathy. I think your writing makes a lot of people happy here in writerscafe. Z.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem. You wrote with a gentle hand and left the reader in a better place. I liked the places you described and you create perfect visions of a Marble candy sky and free horses. Thank you dear Kathy for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hi there Coyote,
I was just getting off of here, (just about) and realized you'd come by. Kind of neat to catch someone this soon.
Anyway. this poem was something which came from a deep place a couple years ago. I did not feel I should share it but......well here it is. I guess most writing is personal with all of us.
Your helpful comments are edifying and give me a lot of encouragment. Thanks for that. I do appreciate all the help I can get. Ha, ha.
Bless you so much kind sir. It tickled my heart to think that you found a few of my phrases nice.
Thanks again, Coyote!

[Coyote Poetry]

I love your work dear Kathy and you are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

I treasure your writes and their subject matter. Horses are majestic and elegant and some fetch big money. We can learn a lot from them and how they roam free and wild with nobility. The title is gorgeous and so do the poem.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami Khalil,
These creatures are actually very inspiring to people. They bear a majestic, powerful quality which stirs people. I saw a program on tv about some wild herds and boy was it interesting. They manage fine when left to themselves. They sure don't need us. Maybe we need them more. Anyway You've given me a happy heart as you've read something of mine.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

All true. You are very welcome.

[KCthelastboyscout]

Thank you for reaching inside and sharing something beautiful. You have a devotion to faith that is remarkable.there's a light surrounding you that burns so bright it reaches across everyone in the cafe :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

KCthelastboyscout,
You picked a poem which I really like. It's so nice to have someone give a positive and affirming message such as yours. I sure do appreciate that you enjoyed it and took the time to read and review as well.
bless you much.
Kathy

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

What a brilliant display of intelligent and spiritual thoughts. The death of loved ones is so bittersweet. No longer having them here physically is full of sorrow, but knowing they are in the greatest place beyond this world.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hi there,
So nice to know that you have memories and a special place in your heart for the people you have treasured. I appreciated your review so much. Hope that you got a little comfort as you read. I wish you all good.
Kathy

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Since our equus friends are my area of expertise, i was drawn to the title of this poem, Kathy.

Expecting an ode of sorts to the majesty of these noble beasts, i instead found a poem in a soothing psalm like form; marvelling at the gifts of creation and the spirit of life that exists in our precious domain.

Life is abundant with both blessings and disappointments and we must endure both with an open heart; rejoicing in the good fortune and finding courage and hope in the bad moments. For just like these sky horses, our hopes and dreams and next moments of happiness can be just on the horizon, thundering their way across the pillowy plain and into our souls.

Another fine write, Kathy. Written from a pen bursting with exuberance and joy for life. And congrats for writing a piece with a loving devotion to the horse, for he is majesty personified. Well Done.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Doodley,
What an encourager you are here! Yes we do deal with both "blessings and disappointments" as you say.
How neat to hear of your love and abilities regarding horses. That is so wonderful! They are such a majestic, strong and complex creature. Once again thank you so much for your kind words. It's just so nice to read!
kathy

[Paul Bell]

You must have been tickled pink with this one.
The sky is very special after a storm.
It's like a gift of the new day.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

The skies are a never ending source of beauty and a place our thoughts, dreams can fly and run just like horses. Your review is like a poem in itself. Thanks for your great words. It means a lot.
Blessings, to you.
Kathy

[KT-B]

beautiful poem Kathy, sad but filled with hope, fantastic imagery and colour - very inspirational - God's love can get us through the toughest of times and your words sum this up beautifully - bless :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Its great to read your review for my feelings in this poem are relayed closely to what you've written. I love the way everyone views the writings of another from their own soul's storehouse too. Good to hear from you and you have encouraged and inspired this heart with your kind words.
Bless you too.
Kathy