I’m feeling a little lost for words this week. Lots on my mind and nothing particularly orderly.
So, I thought instead, to treat you to a little Shakespeare “The Equine.” Fresh from Poet’s Paddock and ready to roll (as it were …)
Please enjoy this play-by-play of one of Shakepeare’s aka Bear’s favourite paddock pastimes — the Shakespearean role roll.
The commentary is all his …
Greetings!
Scene I: … The key to an inspired Shakespearean roll beginneth with the stage. Seek the darkest and muckiest of spots, soft from early spring showers that refresheth. Yonder hay, though dry, may looketh inviting but is best left untouched. One must not play with one’s food. …
Scene II: … With the utmost delicacy and decorum drop gracefully to thy knees and grunt …
Scene III: … Silence, stillness doth punctuate the moment. Rest briefly to recoup thy dignity …
Scene IV: … At last, to collapse in Mother Earth’s sweet muddy embrace and delight in the warmth of Father Sun. … A part to be savoured. …
Scene V … Sustained, perchance another moment’s meditation before the next soliloquy …
Scene VI: … Wh … hoo!! …
7) … Tis a fact well known among this poet’s circle that only steeds of superior intellect, such as I, can rolleth all the way over and …
Scene VIII: … back again. …
Scene IX: … Ah! Of a certainty that feeleth much better …
Scene X: … This roll created for myself is well played! …
Scene XI: … but when it’s over, alas, tis over. … And yet, tis worth remembering … the play’s the thing … See you anon in Poet’s Paddock!
12) The End …
Nice play, Shakespeare!
Nurture what you love…
Dorothy
“Horse Mom”
Copyright Aimwell Enterprises 2012
Musings of a Horse Mom 
That speaks volumes for the quality of the blanket, too. I got tired of having to fetch the stupid blanket out of the field because a buckle had snapped.
Yeah, pretty good quality, but no my favourite. It least it’s not one I mind him rolling in. 😉 … Thanks for visiting and for your comment. Be well … Dorothy 🙂
very nicely done
Thank you … 🙂
I love watching my horses when they’re about to roll, we try to guess where they’ll roll. It’s hilarious sometimes, like a dog going round and round in circles before he lays down. Must be a sacred animal ritual – LOL! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks for visiting and commenting. So glad you can relate … Be well, Dorothy 🙂
Thanks, Dorothy, I love all animal personalities (animalities?) Thanks for sharing, it’s a joy! 🙂
“drop gracefully to thy knees and grunt” made me laugh out loud. I love watching horses roll.
Thanks for visiting and commenting, Zoe. … Shakespeare certainly has a way with words. So glad you enjoy them. … Be well, Dorothy 🙂
I would expect nothing less from a horse named Shakespeare. 😉