Black Beauty

Black beauty, so fierce

So vulnerable

The years of your youth remain in your eyes

You hold back tears

For the sake of others.

Not to see you fall

You hold your dignity high

And wear pride in the place of a crown

Your heart, so fragile

 So strong

Your feet have run where many have not

You are brave,

A risk taker

The breeze knows your name

And flowers sway at your coming

The wind whispers you good morning

The moon clothes you at night

 Nature calls you back

Black beauty, rest assured

Here in my arms

Is where you call

Home.