Dark Horse Rising
#sky-ku for the Celestial Steed
equine enigma
thundering through the heavens
my heart rides bareback
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Authors Note: Once again, I didn't intend to submit another entry for this challenge, but Teresa Renton's "Authenticity" made me realize I had another one up there in my brain, based on a photo I used for another challenge entry several years ago. If you'll pardon the recycling of a favorite image of mine, I think you'll find the subject up there, galloping out of the clouds.
Here's Teresa's beautiful haiku...
and here's my orginal story:
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Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist
My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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A little late to the party, but man! Impressive work, Dana!!!
What a mesmerizing take on the prompt. This is so lovely.
That last line really brings it home. Lovely!
Impressively creative sky-ku✅.
Absolutely stunning! I hope you share this outside of Vocal - Sky-ku, along with the image. It truly deserves a frame.
Oh my!! This has to be a winner! Fantastic Dana... and that photo... WOW!
Dana, this one is spectacular!
Fantastic picture! And haiku is also wonderful✨
OH. MY. GOSH. This is beyond GORGEOUS! Woah! That last line put my jaw on the floor. Perfect haiku, Doc;)!
How beautiful! Really excellent haiku and that photo is absolutely phenomenal!
Splendid. You take our hearts along with you. Glad you decided to share this!!
Wow, I really love this, and especially that last line, Dana!
I love every syllable of this!
Very nice! and how did you get that photo Dana? 😃
With a photo like that, I'd pardon you for anything! Loved your Haiku as well!
Recycling is amazing, especially if it yields something this beautiful!! Such a heart-stilling haiku Dana!!
Oooooh! "My heart rides bareback."
A beautiful photo that deserves to be used again and again. Love the words you used to enhance it
Wow, very impressive!
The use of "thundering" here is so impactful. I feel like I can hear the clap of a horse's hooves in your words and in this picture. Just beautiful.
This is gorgeous. I especially love the last line. And the pic is gorgeous too.