Ode to the Horse

This strong but timid creature
That responds so abruptly to fear
Made me gentle and taught me to listen
And never let anger appear.

Horses have tested my mettle.
Made me control my emotional state.
Put aside frustration and anger,
And learn to communicate.

From horses I’ve learned about people,
For we are but beasts, don’t you see?

They’ve helped me learn my own species,
And best, to understand me.

      Dr Robert M Miller After Thirty Year, 1986

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