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PLAYING H-O-R-S-E
(Tankas of Truth)
How we doubt His heart,
Honoring much lesser gods,
Human-bound ideals.
Horses freely lead us home,
Holding high the simplest truth.
Ordinary, not.
Obviously, Heaven-sent.
Our Creator's gift.
Out of His own hand, they run
Off without a stumbling step.
Reason beckons us,
Rationing our deep desire,
Ruining the dream.
Regardless, we plunge onward,
Racing past delight to joy.
Somehow, promise pours,
Stimulating both of us,
Steed and humankind.
Saddle up for higher call,
Sprinting for sunset and rest.
Everything else fades,
Easing into nothingness.
Evermore, we fly.
Each outing erases doubt.
Equines confirm God's great love.
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PLAYING H-O-R-S-E
(Tankas of Truth)
How we doubt His heart,
Honoring much lesser gods,
Human-bound ideals.
Horses freely lead
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Offering
Ellipsis peeled -
raw ragged skin
unravels:
fragra nt ruby twist.
Scraped strand curls,
wraps wrist
drops.
Naked
sac rificial
by Marisol P
Time has eluded me and I seek someone to depend on.
I grow weary and need to rest my head.
I came across a faltered soul.
I
If I knelt before you
My eyes puffy and red from crying
Would you take me in your arms and comfort me?
If I knelt before you
Carrying
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