the wild horse

the wild horse
spits his bit into the
dust &

kicks the
stable door
free.

run.
run.
close your
eyes &
run,

the milk
wagon is no
longer chasing
you.

the prairies
are yours now––
& the
sky.

when was the last
time your heart
galloped across a
meadow?

release your
mind &
leap over the mountains
you've never
seen.

rolling
creeks shall
follow at your
side on the trail to
the kingdom of
horses.

grass you shall
have in verdant
abundance

& wings
(if you want
them) to take you
home.