Voice

Perfectly  done
meaningful write
Lorna
 

Humans are bastards Jim...that's all I've got to say....really really sad write x

such a sad refrain and totally pin-worthy

clever, clever writing Jim. I am wondering if the horse in this is actually a donkey and that donkey (known as a beast of burden) is actually a metaphor as to what is wrong with the world and how we struggle in it? Apologies if i got this wrong. Brilliant writing all the same x

You just reminded me why I so often have little but contempt for so many of my own species .. 10/10 mate no kidding .. Neville 

You have given voice to the voiceless in what has been presented here Jim.
A real advocate of a poem of the pain and suffering inflicted on those who have no option, opinion or for that matter, an escape.

Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal,
But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

Jim if you ever have the time please view the movie Equus written by Peter Shaffer and starring Richard Burton.
It, like your substantial poem delivers a powerful  and profound message .
Hope all is well my friend and this poet ends with respect to you for writing this.

Those who mistreat animals live in a dark place!

Punish the deed, not the breed. 

Excellent poetry.

well served as literal and metaphor!

well done.

As usual great penmanship , looking forwards for your next poem.