For Heart of the Horse Clovis, CA JLW
she arrived in her wheel chair
wrapped tightly in her own world
the team was ready
surrounding her with strength and care
they placed her on the horse
where she was enveloped with care and safety
by her support rider
and the team started out
even in those first steps
I could feel the magic
Guy walking backwards
laser focused on the girl and the horse
talking to the girl as he walked
small step by small step
the girl began to open
like a wildflower in the morning sun
just a tiny bit at a time
she began to come alive
slowly at first
her head straightened up
she sat up straight on her own
her arms began to move
her hands gripped the saddle horn
her face came alive
she began to talk
at the end of the third circle around
Guy asked if she wanted more
“Yes”
so he gave her another circle around
all the while
I watched
leaning on the fence
with tears in my eyes
just being present in this magical moment