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Brit McReynolds's avatar

“rising into myth more true than what is seen.” What a great last line. Love this one.

Mark Rico's avatar

Thank you, Brit!

Ann Collins's avatar

Round

the boundaries of bodied brevity,

round the backs of my eyes,

fiery horses coursed, nostrils flaring,

incandescent tails trailing sparks.

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Glorious, Mark 🔥

Mark Rico's avatar

Thanks, Ann!

Jenna Lyndsey's avatar

I can see so clearly the horses in this. I love the last line. Mysterious and somehow we wish myth was more true than what is seen.

Mark Rico's avatar

Ah, but is it not? ;) Thanks for reading, Jenna!

Jenna Lyndsey's avatar

I getchyew. ;) It's a good question to think about. Most welcome, I thoroughly enjoy your work.

Kilby Austin's avatar

There isn't a word for my reaction to this, so here's a transcribed sound: shewhph!

Mark Rico's avatar

That gets the point across quite well! Thanks, Kilby. 🙂