excerpt:
"He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake."
Is there a better New England winter poem than "Stopping By the Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost? The Norton Farm provides wagon rides through the Old Port these days leading up to Christmas. If you're riding, carol singing is a must. We know this is true. Growing up, J- loved these seasonal wagon rides. So mom and dad were on board for quite a few rides over quite a few years. Giddyup!
Yes, a fine poem. And those horse have beautiful trappings.
ReplyDeleteI drove a team of Belgians once or twice but never with bells on their harness. From what you describe, that would have made all the difference.
The close-up is terrific, and what wonderful memories!!
ReplyDeleteMr. Brattcat and I also loved these rides. I suspect this horse has a finer wardrobe than the horse in Frost's poem.
ReplyDeleteI love this photo. That horse look like he's thinking put that camera away and climb on board.
ReplyDeleteA magnificent horse and harness. . .and that poem plays a big role in my book LOVE THAT DOG. I think we have sympatico reference points, Birdman.
ReplyDeleteWhen I looked at the picture, I immediately heard the harness bells. Frost's poem fits perfectly.
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Nice, close photo, Birdman. I like it. And the poem is perfect. Glad you have happy memories.
ReplyDeleteVery nice indeed. A sleigh ride sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteSounds great and this is a nice portrait too. Don't make me sing though, you'd probably regret it.
ReplyDeleteFantastic capture of facade of a horse
ReplyDeleteNice horsies! I guess they make a lovely jingle sound as they clop along the road!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for sharing your wonderful compositions on his blog. Wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Best wishes. Leovi.
ReplyDeleteDashing through the snow
ReplyDeleteIn a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
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