gallop through a prairie
horse white mane
soft morning light
the sun rose up again
without a saddle
free as a bird
bolting wildly
away from the herd
where is he running
what awaits there
devoid of direction
he may not care
joyous movement
through time and space
on his own terms
far from the race
never mind the trophies
now all given up
new sense of freedom
forget Melbourne cup
first encounter
succinct introduction
promise of more
all arranged
high hopes
will this be the one
at the table now
one talking
the other nodding
until the topic
of procreation
suddenly a pause
a blush of uncertainty
human kids will not be
on the agenda
no rejection
no prejudice
relief and ease
childfree for life
made by choice
not by circumstance
date that turned into
lifelong companionship
unencumbered
Coiled inside
Wrapped around
Stagnant feelings
Heavy clouds
Stick around
Stubborn mind
Mental note
Cut the cord!
Heal the scar
The tension eases
Each new breath
Feel supported
Freedom awaits
Embrace the unknown
Inside
Reminder!
With or without
The choice is out
Dropping the game
Not acting tame
Words on the tongue
By a glue clung
Stupid or wise
Hear children’s cries
Beast or a beauty
Stop being snooty
Nails in the coffin
Made by a boffin
At this dying rate
Soon to be one state
Once upon a time
Clean up this grime
Rubbing the smudge
Who can be the judge
Doors opened inside
Nobody to chide
One sudden blow
Same boat we row
Crush the great wall
Dividing us all
Spooky time ahead
Zombies live in dread
Be the difference
Pray for deliverance
Until we rejoice
We still have a voice
Pure breed or mixed
No need to get fixed
Immunity to it all
Let the Jokers fall
Oozing with slime
Freedom is no crime!
