Poem -
They Might Be Unicorns
They be not thunder of the skies,
Though thunder surely be their sound
As though Thor's sacred hammer flies
Across the mortal ground.
They be not of the faerie world,
Though through the mist and rising sun
It's easy thought as shadows hurl
The sound that hoofbeats drum.
They be but horses, living things,
Whose cousins pulled the plough and bore
The colours of the would-be King's
Who rode them into war.
But, as I watch through misty morn,
I fancy they be unicorns.
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Comments
great write, Being Me!.........................................................................Jim
Hi Jim! I hope you are well. A thankyou as big as a mountain for popping by and reading. Happy you like it x
So good! I've never read one of yours before. Enjoyed your lovely write✍️ ❤️
Hi Brittany! As you have never read one of my poems before I feel super honoured that you have read this one. A huge, huhe thankyou for reading this one. I am very happy that you like it x
I look forward to reading more🥰
Bless you. And thank you x
Hey Tina, it is presently 06.00 & I have just come into the warm from a good few hours skywatching and I must just say that your 'They Might be Unicorns' totally blew me away & no kidding ..
I just couldn't stop both corners of my mouth from riding upward toward me ceiling ..
Indeed, the concluding two-line addendum could not be bettered and was a total knockout ........... AGT's to You n your pen N :) x
p.s
The painting woz bloomin good too :)
Neville, my friend, I hope the skywatching went well. Been a few shooting stars lately! As for the poem, thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for reading. I am poorly at the moment so I didn't go to work yesterday ... which gave me time to write this! The picture is not one of my best paintings but I thought it might go with the poem. Thankyou again for taking the time to read and comment on my poem — and painting!
All the very best to you!! x
outstanding poem!!!!!!!!
Greg, my sweet friend, thankyou. I hope you are well. I finally got the time to sit down and write a poem. Glad you like it x
Hi Tina you’re welcome
The world missed your poetry
please write more
did you get married this year
Have an awesome day
Bless you ...and no, I didn't get married. Not yet, anyway x
Well it's been a wait but phew!!!
I LOVE your stuff. You excell at magical writes Tina, more than that though you inspire the reader to believe, to explore the possibilities!!! To open our minds to the universe and all kinds of 'other'
Living alongside a 6 year old as I currently am I absolutely know that they are unicorns my friend. You're writing is superb Tina, I am inspired by your wonderful pen and for the briefest moment you awoke the wonderous child in me ...and I thank you for that. We miss you on here and your fantastic poetry ..come back. Love the artwork also...you are an extremely talented lady and we adore you💖💝💖
Hi Marion! I am sooo happy you like this. Some horses just look like they could be unicorns don't they. I love the world of pretend — the world of faeries, of magic and gods. When I used to teach horse riding we used to take the little ones for pony rides along the woodland track. We used to go and look for fairies. We saw them sometimes too! God knows what their mums thought ... but they smiled and the kids loved it. You have to bring a little magic into the everyday don't you?
I have missed it on here too! I've just been caught up in mundane things. Work. Me being normal me cannot write for toffee. If I get a line and I can get into the character of that line a poem can happen. It's hard to explain but I don't write from brain to pen, I write from inside the poem. The poem finds me. If I am busy the poem can't find me. I am ill at the moment so, with nothing else to do, I grasped "they be unicorns" found the spot where the horses where galloping, snuck in and allowed the poem to find me. And this poem is the result. Thrilled you like it! Thank you for reading and leaving your beautiful thoughts xx
They truly are unicorns, why not I say!
Wonderful words.
JP
😁 indeed! Thankyou x
Cleaver.
And a nice a distraction from the news.
Hi Liliana. Thankyou! It is nice to add a little bit of magical to the mundane. Glad you like it x
Beautiful thought dear .
magic to the mundane, say it again.
Stop all there horrible strain .
Magic to the mundane then things can truly change.
Xx
What a beautiful poem… Being Me.
a well painted picture.
Hi Wilford! Thankyou very much my friend. Glad you like it x
Oh Tina yet again you wield such magic! Gosh from that very first line “They be not thunder of the skies” you just know this is going to be EPIC!! it doesn’t disappoint at all and your ability to transport the reader into that mythical, magical wonderland just shines here. I loved how you brought Thor into this write. It emphasised the strength in the magic of these otherworldly wonders that we call unicorns. You brought them to life with a sense of fierce through natures magic. Using the elements “thunder surely be their sound” through the use of the mist and sun. The fact that this is an observation too. Like they are stampeding by as your last two line just bring this entire piece to its beautiful peek. “I fancy they be unicorns” just brings a beaming smile to this readers face. I am thrilled I looked back again today. I must do this more often. For what other treasures might I stumble on 💎👌This is perfection in every way xx
Thankyou, thankyou, THANKYOU! What kindness! Wow, what a fantastic review of the poem! I am so glad you got the effect I was trying to go for. I love seeing the magic in everyday things and happenings. Thankyou for reading and taking your time with this one xx
Tina, apologies for this reader thought he had caught up and read all your poems.
But evidently not and in a way a good thing to discover, for a real treat on offer.
You had me easily reeled with the words unicorns in your title.
And what follows swept this enthralled reader away.
Magical most certainly and captivating writing throughout.
A great poem that draws a reader in and where you take them and a rhyme scheme that is not the easiest to pull off also.
Only you could write a sonnet of sheer quality and consistent class.
Brilliant spark ending that raises the bar.
Thanks for making me a more than happy poetry reader bunny.
And thank you Tina for sharing what you imagine and put so elegantly into words, that only you know how :) x.
Wow Shaun! Thankyou so, so, so very much. Thankyou, firstly and foremost, for reading this poem. I am so very happy that you enjoyed the read. Your words in your comment are very kind and I thank you for an amazing review. Thankyou, THANKYOU and THANKYOU again x
Lovely work :)
Many apologies for my very late reply, and thank you very much, I am glad you like it x
Thank you and it's fine :)
Tina
You are a great poet. Love your work. Next year I plan to go to the UK for a bit with my wife. Would love to have a drink with you
My dear Greg, if you and Julia are coming over I would love to meet you both!
Thankyou for saying nice things about my poetry x
A delightful piece, well written and conjouring a smile of delight of the image of Unicorns across the sky.
Awww, Alan, Thankyou very much for popping over and reading. It is very much appreciated as is your lovely comment. So happy you like it x
Keep being you! Being me! Such an awesome write, it really inspired me.
an ethereal girl with a beautiful mind, but powerful behind it all x
Thankyou very, very much for leaving such a lovely comment. So pleased that you like this. I really appreciate you reading x
Ah, the Unicorn, wouldn't it be so very lovely to really live in a world with these beautiful mythical beauties, love your rhyme and play on words it's just stunning. 🌹 🦄
Wouldn't it!! We can but dream. Thankyou for popping over and reading my little sonnet poem here — it's much appreciated. Glad you like it xx