night horse

[heslopian]

Can't say I fully understand the identity of the "night horse" but the poem gave enough of an impression of it... I like how mysterious it is, actually. A very dark, strange, and thoughtful piece, with an intriguing narrator/protagonist. The images are equal parts striking and subdued, and there's so much simmering under the surface. Can't fault any of it, really. Excellent piece.

Thanks for the feedback and kind words, addy The "night horse" was just a loose metaphor, for a lover and fellow outcast. Kind of like the phrase "lone ranger." I wrote this as a romantic piece, in the style of an old, 19th century sonnet, except without the same airtight construction. I measured the metrical feet and syllable count as best I could, but I just don't have the skill to even approach the meticulous ordering of words and sounds that greats like Browning did. I doubt any modern writers can.