‘Horse’

Sensitive
Intuitive
Flighty as a bird
Longs to run free
Again with the herd

Tired
Old horse
Standing alone
A little lame and
Accident prone

Whispered with love and
A gentle touch
All that’s required
It doesn’t need much

Hears the thunder of
Hooves all around
Home
Home at last
The herd has been found

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