Struck by Luck

A Riding Pass on Surprise in the Grass

Linda Ann Nickerson

"The only sure thing about luck
is that it will change."

Bret Harte
(1836 - 1902)

We galloped 'cross the countryside,
The perfect afternoon trail ride.
Beside a creek, we paused to rest
And lounged awhile in grassy nest.

Our horsey posse was content;
To sit a spell was our intent.
We sighed to see a day so fair,
Empowered by fresh country air.

The horses drank and gaily grazed,
As on the shore, we simply lazed.
We picked up clovers, just for fun,
And plucked the leaves off, one by one.

"He loves me, yes; he loves me not,"
Provided our best food for thought,
Until I found a four-leaf clover,
There beside our ride layover.

Suddenly, like chimpanzees,
We all were on our hands and knees,
A-hunting through the wild field
To find another lucky yield.

To our surprise, the land was filled
With four-leaf clovers, yet untilled.
What caused this region to enchant,
Just downstream from the power plant?

Published by Linda Ann Nickerson - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle and Sports

Linda Ann Nickerson brings decades of reporting and a globally minded Midwestern perspective to a host of topics, balancing human interest with history, hard facts and often humor.  View profile

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  • Debra Cornelius8/27/2010

    Beautiful!!!! :)

  • Faith Draper8/5/2009

    Love it :)

  • Layla Lair3/18/2008

    Very cute and witty ending and I love the horse picture. :-)

  • Michael K. Miller3/17/2008

    ;) Happy StPD, Linda Ann...

  • 3lilangels3/17/2008

    Very cute, Great ending indeed!!!!!!!!! Happy St. Paddys day to you.

  • jcorn3/17/2008

    I agree with Yeshua, a Snap! of an ending, really gave me pause, very nicely done!

  • Charlie K3/17/2008

    Very cute!

  • Tony Vega3/17/2008

    Happy St. Patrick's Day, Linda! Fantastic piece! I must agree with Yeshuan; GREAT ending!!

  • J. E. Davidson3/17/2008

    I suppose a mutant four-leaf-clover is better than none! Enjoyed this poem.

  • Yeshuan3/17/2008

    OH, SNAP!!!! Great ending!!! ROFL!!!

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