What if I told you that I could fly?
You probably wouldn't believe me,
But my friend and I, you see,
We are as free as can be.

Don’t give me that look!
I’m referring to my horse,
And although he can’t speak to me of course,
We, together, are an unstoppable force.

It’s amazing how much you can understand
             without words.
I brush his soft coat of hair,
And look into his brown-eyed stare.
That’s something we have, you see, care.

When it’s time to ride I climb into the saddle,
His feet move at my gentle command,
And just like that we’re above the land;
I’m guiding him solely with my hand.

After minutes of warm-ups in trust,
Towards the fences so high we head,
And I whisper words of comfort while looking ahead
Pushing away fear, my eyes closing in love instead.

Because together, my horse and I,
No matter where we go
Or where the wind blows,
May it be rain or snow –

We can fly.
                                                Can you?

So after the broken bones you ask why I haven’t stopped.
And I look at you with a frown,
And then to my horse’s eyes so brown,
Knowing that without him I would surely drown.

I would sink to the bottom of this hopeless, charred earth.
I have something that you won’t ever will.
Something that stays with me still,
And will be there even when I’m old and ill.

I have someone who understands me with feeling alone
Because he can’t comprehend my words -
And you know I don’t run in herds -
Yet despite all this we can fly like birds.

So don’t question or ridicule,
That which you don’t understand.
I can fly and you can barely stand.
Close your eyes and give me your hand.

And take a look at the ground far below.

Maybe then you'll understand.