The Feel of the Jump

Something that I've been wanting to put to paper for a long time...

The Feel of the Jump…Nothing Like it in The World

 

Loose, and breezy

Heels pressed down,

metal stirrups

Balance above the withers

Back straight, rhythm flows,

Reins held firm but gentle

Up and down, hips flex, post,

Bounding muscles contract and coast

 

Horse and rider canter together

Quintessentially one

Both looking forward

Eyes alert, ears twitch

Anticipation’s switch

Muscles flex, extend

Hooves bound, and relent.

 

He surges, she steadies

He advances, she controls,

Metal bit in his mouth,

Muscled monster angles south,

She corrects with her calf

Crouching low, over his back

Breath held, knees contract

 

Pickup reins, signal go!

He launches himself ready or no---

Fearless, flying over oxers

At a height of most boxers

Three quarters his size….

She smiles and holds on for the ride

They land in synchronicity of hooves and pride

rocking as one to the other side.

 

Trust, control, joy, exhilaration

His greatest exaltation

Catching a Hunter by the main

Harnessing the power to train

This animal to sail and sustain

Hold on tight in your seat and remain

To ride another day…

 

Bright Ocean Star, March 8, 2015

 

Author's Note

This one is new. I haven't perfected it or even played with it very much. I hope you like it.
PHoto was copied from photobucket images
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Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

I love this ..brings a whole new meaning to horsing around ;) ... i am not much into bondage but a bit seems the greatest of fun :) kidding aside .. i never had any lessons in riding except from my farm cousins when i was way younger ... usually it was a hand up and hold on .. because the horse i generally had followed the others .. i will never forget the terror i felt as "Red" and cousin Bob sailed over a small gully .. there was no stopping or turning back ... i just held on tight and away we went ;)
there was nothing sensuous about it :)) but your poem is a wonderful, playful ride .. pictured the whole scene and felt the approach, the jump and the release .. nicely done Bright One! glad i found it!
E.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, E! I was just looking at this one last night. It is one of my favorites. Some great old memories of days long, long past... Thank you for reading and leaving such a nice review. God bless you my friend!

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .......

[Confuser]

You are a talented writer: Thank you so much: Great flow: My favorite:
Catching a Hunter by the main
Harnessing the power to train
This animal to sail and sustain
Hold on tight in your seat and remain
To ride another day…
Thank you so much! Dale

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, Dale. I am so happy you popped in and read this one. You just made my whole night..:)

[Confuser]

You're welcome --- you are a great writer so I must thank you as well....Dale

[MomzillaNC]

There's nothing like the feeling on horseback… the blending of two disparate bodies, personalities… melding right down across the horse's back… one with the animal… one with the racing fluidity! Fly and flow! Fly and flow! It's like a cosmic river…

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you for stopping in to read this little one, MommaZ. It always makes me happy when I see your avatar. :)

[MomzillaNC]

yw :)

[AprilRN1210]

fast-paced, powerful, fully of imagery that allows the reader to feel like we are there.. nicely done girl!.. I love the back and forth vivid descriptions.. I love the word choices used in this one.. Can feel the wind in our hair as we soar in the air, smile that radiates from within.. the connection between beast and beauty... adrenaline surging, hearts racing, and the bliss that follows... just beautiful!

[Bright Ocean Star]

Thank you, April! I am sooooo happy you came here to read and review this one. You've made my night. God bless you!

[AprilRN1210]

It was my pleasure girl... I meant every word.. ((hugs))

[Woody]

gosh, this is a fun ride!
the description of the whole action and the vocabulary used come from someone in the know. impressive.

you know, I've been on a horse only oce in my life. for a few seconds. and didn't like the experience. I kept bouncing up and down. my bum couldn't stay on the saddle. how the hell can you do it?

[Bright Ocean Star]

well, Woody, what your describing is a trot. Trots are choppy and bouncy and very much a bum-hurting experience...especially if you aren't used to it. But, when you learn to ride, you learn to post, or flex your pelvis with every bump, and then you basically are riding the waves of his trot, and it isn't hard anymore. Cantering is much more fun, though. Horses canter at a lope or soft run, and it rolls; it doesn't bounce, and you can actually sit down all the way and relax! Great fun! Thank you for popping in to read my thoughts. I deeply appreciate your comments...:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love it...are you a rider and a jumper?

you made us feel like we were posting in the saddle and one with the horse as he so eloquently jumped the barriers.

[Bright Ocean Star]

I used to ride and jump many years ago, but I had to give it up when I went to college. I haven't had theh opportunity or the luxury to pick it back up again. But, it is a wonderful feeling. Those animals love to run and jump objects. The hard part is just staying on...(Ha-ha!)

[Bright Ocean Star]

You've made my day, Jacob! I wasn't sure this was going to be any good. Thankyou so much for reading and reviewing this so quickly! This one didn't just roll out of my mind. I had to work on this for awhile to tweak the words and play with the rhythm. Thank you so much, my friend!...:)