a drawing by me
The lanky jockey checked the reins,
tightened enough to hold Mack’s temper; jumped into the saddle.
”8 in a game. Race №3. Festival of champions Day. In here racing…”, –
the voice of announcer listed all of his friends.
As from lighted match the slides of
cherished days flashed in his head.
Mack remembered how horses frolicked
together on the huge meadow, leaping over the puddles after summer
rain. Once jogging he and Sun Country had wandered in the marsh. And Mack pushed
her with shoulder to safety.
That day everyone has been demonstrating
favorite gaits. Choices were different, but respected by all. Then, how it
happened that friends become strangers? These joyful field trips were forbidden once and
forever.
“Leading Mack’s Tiger Paw, next CJ, Mama’s
Boy and Sugar Business, couple links behind Quote Cash, Sun Country.
Anxious, Mack’s Tiger Paw got reasonably
settled down by Ms. Lee.
CJ, Mama’s Boy are trying to overtake
him.
Mack slips in other gear and says ‘No’.
Sun Country tried to outstrip, but turned away. And he’s gone. Absolute
domination by Mack’s Tiger Paw!”
Isolated yet befuddled, Mack’s Tiger Paw
was in a pain. Dipped in his murky thoughts, he hasn’t noticed Sun Country
stopped by. Just felt accelerated breath and warm mouth on his ‘settled down’ shoulder.
Brenda Warren
How things can turn on a dime, stranger to friend and reverse
ReplyDeleteWell this is an interesting take on the prompt words and what a pleasure to see your own drawing illustrating the post. What great innovation.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet take on friendship and the prompt. Loved it. Lovely drawing.
ReplyDeleteAn entertaining read. Interesting how we all end up with different takes from the same prompt.
ReplyDeleteha. i havent been to the horse races since florida...but it made me think of there....def some excitement there...smiles....
ReplyDelete… horse communication - I wonder if racing doesn't put them in a "zone" though. Nice thoughtful piece though. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting story using the words from the prompt...
ReplyDeleteInspired completion of the wordle.......you made the scene come alive!
ReplyDeleteI always like it when animals are given a voice. Some don't have as much free reign as others. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit to the story Whirl Wordle :) ~Jules
Loved your drawing and the story!
ReplyDeleteHere is my Sunday Swirl post:
bridging the past with the future