21 August 2025, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2836: horseshoe

An iron strong crescent

It protects the hooves where they should be found.

By trails and fields, both rugged and broad,

A loyal guard for every trip.

Still, it finds space on the door.

One emblem sculpted by time's hug,

It is said that it wards off the darkness.

And greets chance to brighten the day.

bent but nevertheless, it's not broken,

It is a talks of strength, of will of human.

of travels far and weights severe,

Of whispered wishes we decide to preserve.

Though it appears to be more, a simple curve

It contains our dreams, our beliefs.

hung horseshoe, a charm, a sign,

of destiny's hand and spiritual power.