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
Not sure I'd ever want to try it, may hurt the nether regions lol
ReplyDeleteThere 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!
ReplyDeleteSuch a breath of fresh air your poem :D
ReplyDeleteaha...i had just been an equestrian high on the mountains under almost a full moon a few days ago :)
ReplyDeleteFrom 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.
ReplyDeleteThis was aew inspiring Hank, well done on a creative write and read.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Well done.
ReplyDeleteGood job, Hank.
ReplyDeleteVery cool.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your take.... like 'citizenship of purpose.'
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the prompt, Hank. Thanks for visiting me.
ReplyDeletePamela
I've tried riding a horse and can appreciate what goes into equestrian art. Interesting that a cowboy and Napoleon have this in common.
ReplyDeleteWhile Napoleon is certainly famous, I don't think that his purpose and mine would ever coincide!
ReplyDeleteI had a friend who rode in the rodeo - it ages the bones quickly.
ReplyDeleteA fantastic "E" and it works for citizen as well - bravo.
Have fun with the challenge Hank.
~ Leslie