Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Rodeo spills and thrills

                                                                                Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Image: Napoleon crossing the Alps (here)

E for Equestrian in ABC of Sports

Horse-back riding takes
centre stage when cowboys set
rodeo spills and thrills

Equestrian grace and
elegance accords balance
and a regal stance

Napoleon’s aura
lends a citizenship of
purpose to the land

A to Z Challenge
For Susan's at PU's Midweek Motif
-  citizenship

15 comments:

  1. Not sure I'd ever want to try it, may hurt the nether regions lol

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  2. There is a sense of timelessness and power that comes with being able to manage a horse well - i wonder if the painting was a bit of artistic license!

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  3. Such a breath of fresh air your poem :D

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  4. aha...i had just been an equestrian high on the mountains under almost a full moon a few days ago :)

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  5. From cowboys to Napolean is quite a leap. I wonder which actually have "Equestrian grace"? Hahaha! The term makes me think more of Horse racing. But there are certainly many statues and paintings of Napolean.

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  6. This was aew inspiring Hank, well done on a creative write and read.
    Yvonne.

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  7. Enjoyed your take.... like 'citizenship of purpose.'

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  8. I think the horse was a little worried he was going to slip over the edge with Napoleon at the reins. Yes, things did slowly change for the better in France after Bony.

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  9. Great take on the prompt, Hank. Thanks for visiting me.

    Pamela

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  10. I've tried riding a horse and can appreciate what goes into equestrian art. Interesting that a cowboy and Napoleon have this in common.

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  11. While Napoleon is certainly famous, I don't think that his purpose and mine would ever coincide!

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  12. I had a friend who rode in the rodeo - it ages the bones quickly.
    A fantastic "E" and it works for citizen as well - bravo.
    Have fun with the challenge Hank.
    ~ Leslie

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