‘When the Riding’s Done’
JP Gorham
You know I'll always ride here,
even when my riding's done
In the whisper of the pre-dawn,
or the final burst of sun
At the corners of transition,
where the changes are obscured
I will ride and if you see me,
it's because our love has endured
You know I'll never leave you,
even when I'm far away
In the moments when the words stop,
and your breath gets in the way
I will softly say I love you,
barely louder than the breeze
So, I hope you gently listen,
to my voice between the trees
You know I'll try to hold you,
even when my arms can't grasp
Just to try to bring you comfort,
when your throat lets out a gasp
The feelings that we share here,
will transcend just what we see
And my horse will still be waiting,
right beneath our favourite tree
You know you are forever,
but it's easy when we're here
Just a hand away from holding,
and a hug away from fear
So you have to make a promise,
that your hope will never run
And you know I'll always ride here,
even when my riding's done.
Katrina
31st August 2020