Figurant half-hidden fades below
the plodding hoofs of half forgotten years,
from chariot to dray spanned, disappears.
Hansom, carriage, coach and four seem slow
compared to fleeting Change as change of gears
speeds up events, - time feeds on time – view blears.
Dream scheme seems cavalry careers whose flow
once spun the wheels of empires' fates, - cocks crow
show 'brave new world', few horse sense hold though tears
nostalgic some still shed for pastures green
as time tides on while beauty rides unseen.
Author notes
Pic Darlisa Black
http://flickr.com/photos/starlisa/473303144/
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A contest entry
- When horse power meant what it said by adarkling.
375 points, ended July 21, 2007, 5 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Courtesy welcome and extended
Comments
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oh wow i can see why this won gold,
its really really wel written in form wording and all,
my favourite part has to be:
Dream scheme seems cavalry careers whose flow
once spun the wheels of empires' fates, - cocks crow
show 'brave new world', few horse sense hold though tears
the wording and meaning really spoke to me,
all my love,
kitty xxx -
Superb
Another fine write, indeed. Imagery, rhythm and rhyme are just fine, my friend. Thanks for sharing this one with us.


