Thursday, March 15, 2012

Friday Flash 55 "A Blanket of Dreams"


A blanket of dreams I wear
resembling "Big Red" himself
don't you think?

I strike a pose
worthy of a triple crown winner

my sporty stripes cover
a studly physique
flowers tossed from admirers
cause me to prance and paw the ground
rear, cause a ruckus
because I can...

Neigh, snort, we horses dream too.

Oberon, Art Happens 365, March 15, 2012


This is for "Friday Flash 55" - a story in 55 words - no more, no less.   This little dreamy fellow is my other horse.  He and Sebastian are BEST buddies.  My girls and I were so happy when it snowed for a few days in February and were able to put Oberon's "cooling off" blanket on.  Well, it really wasn't necessary, but he does look so cute, doesn't he?

And if you are curious, "Big Red" was Man O' War.  I did a post on this horse on the link above, but below is actual video footage of the famous Thoroughbred race horse:

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19 comments:

  1. forgetmenotMarch 15, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Loved your Friday Flash 55. Sounds like you are enjoying your horses. Great video--what a magnificent horse. Mickie :)

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  2. Yvonne OsborneMarch 15, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Aww, he is kinda cute. I know horses dream!

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  3. Brian MillerMarch 15, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    smiles...i am glad horses dream....love horses too...we have stables nearby and like to watch them...

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  4. izzyMarch 16, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Horse dreams! I wonder what my little
    Passo fino is cooking up- Hmmm...
    thanks!

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  5. G-ManMarch 16, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Snuck one in eh?
    We sure have missed you Margaret Bednar.
    Poet, Photographer, Mom, Wife, Friend...Extraordinaire!!!
    Loved your 55, AND the pic.
    Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  6. MaryMarch 16, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Yes, I don't doubt at all that horses dream!! I enjoyed this.

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  7. moondustwriterMarch 16, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    and your two beauties are right up there with Man a War

    Hope the report went well :)

    Happy Weekend Margaret - hugs (my girl and I are doing great)

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  8. BubbaMarch 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I'm sure horses DO dream, just like my dogs do.

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  9. hedgewitchMarch 16, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Oberon is adorable in his blanket--and he looks like he knows it. ;_) Thanks so much for posting all the videos and info on Man of War and his times--what a superb animal and beautiful creature he was! Enjoyed all of it, Margaret--and I love the books of horse stories--I read many similar, as well as Albert Payson Terhune's books about dogs and the dog show world of that era.

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  10. Maude LynnMarch 16, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    He's a beauty! Love the 55!

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  11. TeresaMarch 16, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Great 55 from the animal perspective. He's a beautiful horse.

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  12. ann @ studiohydeMarch 17, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    Love the video you added, what a gorgeous horse he was. [My ggrandad was a jockey and head lad at a yard down in Sussex and one particular horse he was very fond of was named Holy War - your post reminded me, thanks]

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  13. Susie ClevengerMarch 17, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Love that a horse dreams....beautiful photograph

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  14. Nara MaloneMarch 17, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Nice threads. And the guy inside them is pretty cute :)

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  15. WanderMarch 18, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Fun 55! thank you for it...

    Wander

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  16. Doctor FTSEMarch 18, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Fine horse, fine post. Thank you.

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  17. Alice AudreyMarch 19, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Man O' War is a hard horse to beat, all the way around.

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  18. Ginnie HartMarch 19, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    It's good to see you back, Margaret...and your horse, too. :)

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  19. LindaMarch 21, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I don't know much about horses, but I love this picture! Thanks for visiting Roses to Rainbows.

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