STALLION from a Letter

By Rodge Carl Vea

Dear Sir, How have you been?

It’s me your dear stallion, now running with the wind

I’m glad to say that I am robust and healthy Freely roaming the green pastures you’ve shown me

As I walk in this vast wilderness, I remember the days When I was still a foal, credulous in my ways It was you who taught me with sublime kindness How to stand and walk towards the path to greatness

To lands afar I have meandered and reached In them I’ve discovered other beings with prestige Yet I’ve also met my brothers, stallions of great stance Retaining the lead thanks to your guiding hand

I too have accomplished things of great stature

Displaying the gifts in me you saw and nurtured And when I’m asked where I’m from, this is what I told “I am raised and bred by the land of green and gold”

Darkness sometimes engulfs the road

But bravely I march with pride and hope For I remember your glory as I stare at the stars Reminded that you’re with us wherever we are

With all my heart I thank you, for your never ending love I promise that I shall always keep your legacy above I’m an esteemed stallion by blood, this my creed and my brand

“To reap success and give the best for you and our fatherland”

I, A Stallion

Very truly yours,