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Deep Connection – A Haibun

Deep Connection It’s been 20 years since that cold wintery day I had to let go of my Thoroughbred, Magnum.  He had been my friend, my team mate and my confidant for many years but sadly he had developed severe laminitis. A condition which made it difficult for him to walk, resulting in a life-ending decision.  Continue reading “Deep Connection – A Haibun”

The Clearing

The Clearing The sound of hooves on gravelnow in the distant pastThe ground underfoot became softas she reached the clearing at last Shelter from the noon day sunwas a welcome retreatShe nimbly dismounted her horseContent to be out of the heat It was not as she rememberedThe foliage thicker, outstretchedShe searched for the oak treeWhere their initialsContinue reading “The Clearing”

Cliffs

Cliffs The sea was kissed by the morning mist Darkness tarried as the sun struggled to be set free Standing atop the cliffs a wild picture of windblown red hair likened to the Flame tree Cloak lifted by the wind she scanned the horizon searching for a sign Praying he comes today as was hisContinue reading “Cliffs”