Kiss On My Cheek

To be loved by man or man's best friend, it's a beautiful thing, to be loved either way...

A strong breath on my neck, then my ears,
The breathing is deep,
Warm,
It blows away my tears.
A gentle head, leans over,
A chin,
Sitting on my shoulder.
I raise my arm up,
I stroke the wispy hair,
The power on my shoulder lets out a deep sigh,
How I wish I could see
through a horse's eyes...
The wind blows my hair,
While shielded by the body of this giant-
soft, dusty, black, and mature-
The chest hugs me
From the hurt of our world.
For as long as a horse's breathing is deep,
Is as long as a heart continues to beat.
But such companionship is unique,
The love of a horse for a human,
Shelter.
Safety.
Home-
Your kiss on my cheek.

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Beautifully done... I ride and show, and this really spoke to me. Every morning when I hop up on my mare's back I feel like I am a little closer to heaven in some way. I wrote a piece called "Dedication" that was about riding, you might like it. The things that we do and feel for our animals are akin to what people do and feel for their children.

[Meliss@k]

Where is the "Dedication" piece? I can't find it :(

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

I just realized I took it down because it's included in my book that's coming out in a couple of weeks. :( Totally forgot that I included it in the collection until I looked back at my list.

[Meliss@k]

Sad day! Lol Well I'm sure ill be reading more from you either way. :)

[Richard]

oh you are so sweet :)

[Meliss@k]

So are you for all of these wonderful reviews on my writing!

[Richard]

it's my pleasure :) to have read it all

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Horses are such noble creatures... that was such a sweet poem for an animal that is underrated.

[Meliss@k]

Thank you so very much.

[Rogue]

This was really lovely and touching. Such a wonderful thing the unconditional love of an animal. No right, wrong or judgement, just complete loyalty.

Enjoyed this very much. :)

[Meliss@k]

Thank you so much rogue!

[An owl on the moon]

What a beautiful write.. your words just make the heart soar... Yes, there is such a close companionship that melts together horse and rider.

[Meliss@k]

Thank you so much craig