A Legend of Horses

Reckon
Apr 2, 2008 at 7:10 AM
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These are the Mustangs at Las Colinas, Irving, Texas

The Mustangs at Las Colinas, a bronze sculpture by artist Robert Glen. They decorate Williams Square in Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. Fountains are used to give the effect of the water splashed by the animals' hooves.

A Legend of Horses
Of course
the prostitutes
of reality
are the virgins
in dreams
but there are
seven horses
in the meadow
with no one
to ride them
and all things
are happening
at once.
It is raining.
It is snowing.
The sun is shining.
The grass is black
and there are
seven horses
in the meadow
with no one
to ride them.
The old woman
comes along
selling apples.
The apples
are very beautiful
but the horses
are afraid
and they hide
in the ocean.
Fish look
at them
strangely.

Spring 1958 | Richard Brautigan

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You find the most extraordinary art! The Brautigan poem is lovely surrealness.

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Though I may cringe a little at the raucous personality of Richard Brautigan, this is still a good, imaginative poem. Nice, Chris!

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Oh this is fantastic. Glad also to know they're doing something about the protection of Mustangs in the wild, and these beautiful art sculptures are not just a testament to nature or beast of a by-gone-era.

These are beautiful horse statues, and I love how the fountains make it look like the horse are kicking up water. I also really like the poem!!!

Have a great night :)

A Legend of Horses

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