Grey Stallion Poem by Colin Ian Jeffery

Horses racing over prairie, grey stallion leading
Mares with foals, young stallions, tails swept back
Chasing wind, hooves sounding like thunder.
Prey animals of flight fleeing danger, wild-eyed
Seeking somewhere safe from predators
There to rest and graze, ready for flight again.
Entering a valley they gather, panting, sweating,
After running for miles panicked at full gallop.
Grey stallion trots to top of a nearby hill
Overlooking valley and the weary herd.
Rising up on hind legs gives shrilling neigh
Letting the herd know he keeps watch
Protecting them from danger while they rest,
Mares, foals, young stallions, in the midday heat.