Grey Stallion Poem by Colin Ian Jeffery

Horses race 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, panting, sweating,
Having run for miles panicked at full gallop.
Grey stallion trots to top of nearby hill
Overlooking valley and resting herd.
Rising up on hind legs gives shrilling neigh
Letting herd know he is keeping watch
Protecting from danger while they eat and rest,
Mares, foals, young stallions, in the midday heat.