Horse and a Lion

Once upon a time a lion roaming free and proud

Saw a lame horse bound in a stall whinnying

He prowled stealthily close to the horse's muzzle

Almost as if he was planting a gentle kiss on it's poll

When he got close enough he whispered softly

"You are man's slave", and the proud lion roared in laughter.

It broke the horse's spine , not the mockery

not the slavery

The foolish horse had hoped for that tender kiss

Which didn't come , nor will ever and tears flowed

A whip crashed on it's fractured back again and again

Threatening to collapse the enslaved beast into underground.

It's mane yanked, a bit was stuffed into it's mouth...

The lion turned slowly and padded away at large

Into the lush dense jungle prowling yet again

Never knowing or experiencing captivity of the herd

The horse gazed as he raced longingly at the wildcat

It's paw prints blazing a trail behind as he left

With muddled emotions of burn and yearn the horse remained...