He gathers windfalls and leaves them on the white washed gate post. I used to think it was an invitation to help yourself. Now I know it’s a stash he’s keeps for the horses.
As the evening sun sparkles on the lake, he takes a few in his pocket and wanders down towards the waterside field. I was there tonight and heard him talk horse.
“There there girl, that’s a good girl, ………..”
She pricks up her ears and walks towards him…….
“Do you want an apple? Sure you do, you do, you’d love an apple. What have I got? Have got one for you, have I have…….”
She nuzzles, sniffles at his hand…….
“Who’s a good girl, O here’s himself now, (laughter……as the other horse approaches) would you want an apple too now sir……you would sir, you would……O you would indeed…….”
Sweet nothings, coaxings, words of love.
A man after my own horse loving heart ~ wonderful.
Photos were delightful too.
Ah thanks Willow, he's an old pet:~))
Magical!
Thanks Kerri:~))
Nice post – he sounds a lovely man.
He is an old sweetheart:~)) Thanks Rowan
Beautiful and pictures of the irish countryside. It almost feels that i an there alongside you witnessing it.
Sarah x
Thank you Sarah, I'm delighted you feel that close to the action!
I suppose you could not help smiling when you heard this man talking to the horses. He must be a lovely sweetheart and his horses too. You made again touching photos, I love horses.
AH yes just under the surface he is very sweet!
What a sweet and gentle man. Horses are so special and oh they do love their apples…Your post brings back so many sweet memories for me…Thank you..
You are welcome Nancy thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts:~)
So Beautiful…
Thea x
Thanks Thea, so much:~)
Your blog is pure sweetness to me. I just love it so. Thank you for this gift.
That is so kind! Thank you:~)
gosh I love coming to this space. xo
Thank you Rebecca, I'm very grateful that you come !
F B U L O U S. All of it!
Thank you Ginnie. Big hug. X
What a sweet man.
Thank you:~)
Hello Catherine
A kind and gentle man. Your writing brings out his voice. Lucky horses
Have a great weekend
Helen xx
Thanks Helen, they are very lucky horses!!
There's nothing to beat sweet nothings Catherine. Just lovely, everything.
Thanks Jane, I'm sending you a few sweet nothings of my own now:~))
I can hear him speak to his horses … beautiful Ca x
XX Ca
Such strong images and sweet loving words paint a beautiful story…reminds me of our beloved family pets as I was always one to sweet talk them as well.
Thanks Donna, I know you have such a soft spot for the natural world:~))
Wonderful post… Touched me to the heart… And your pictures are beautiful as always.
Ah thank you Tatyana, lovely word, touched, I suppose that's exactly how I felt too:~))
Magical moments … and your lights, as usual, like a miracle. Thank you.
Merci Amelie:~))