Stalled

from Out With Lanterns

It is paralysis that comes
when I am set free. A horse
stalled, then let out to pasture,
pausing. This year I’ve been
one hoof up, not moving. 
I suppose there’s not much
to do about it–except 
perhaps I should begin 
by imagining taking off, 
running so fast 
my tail flies horizontal. 
This whole situation 
is a horse metaphor run 
amok. I just don’t understand 
why I’m still just standing here.

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