ONWARD THROUGH THE MIRE!!
galloping hooves rhythmically pound soft earth
blades destroyed underfoot
torn trial leading back from whence they travelled
slight haze of dust lingers
with an occasional flying insect to stir the scene
distance thunder fades leaving a silent meadow
***** path remaining as the only symbol
stillness recaptures the view
warm sun wilting day old daisies
white petals showing the most slight discoloration
lazy honeybees pass by seeking new pollen
far off the wind rustles dried leaves
sending a storm of aged pine needles
to slowly coat the dusty trail left behind