Image: A Spanish Walk (here)
the 12 given words:
lucid (very clear and easy to understand)
lisp (to speak falteringly, childishly)
lope (run in a relaxed way with long strides)
gravel heel
wile (intended to ensnare or deceive)
hoop (a circular object : a large ring)
rave rant pent acid
rasp (to speak in a way that sounds rough or harsh)
Turning over a wild horse is no mean feat
Lucid in manner even lisp to a fault
Just so confidence is established
Loping around leisurely within the paddock
Not even disturbing the well-grained gravel
Or across the field digging the heels
No wile maneuvers or intimidating hoops to be used
Rave and rant of pent-up frustrations
and rasp in a manner of speaking
are all an absolute no-no
Just to create rapport of partnership
The underlying acid test of success
Is when the going is easy
Horse and trainer can understand each other
I love how you defined the words, and then created a poem that lingers with sounds -- made me want to roll the words off my tongue. Loved the movement in this -- your image (gif) of the prancing horse is fitting. This was a fun prompt-thanks for the poem.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used all those great word to create the horse training rewards.
ReplyDeleteI love to ride, and miss my horse days, so I loved this. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative direction to have gone with the list. I too love horses and spent much of my childhood on and around them.
ReplyDeleteTakes a bit until the two truly become one in the same
ReplyDeleteGood ride and write, Hank!
ReplyDeleteThese words worked very well with your theme.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most unique poems that I have seen in quite some time, Hank. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the whole list, created a them where they would work superbly.
ReplyDeleteYou used the given words excellently. Well done.
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Yvonne.
yes, easier going when the language is common. thanks for adding your voice, Hank ~
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