On My High Horse

By Samuel Ludke

Step into a world where the raw and unfiltered collide with the poetic and profound. "On My High Horse" by Samuel Ludke is a compelling collection of poems that traverses the landscapes of human experience with unflinching honesty and a fierce sense of individuality. Ludke's voice is unapologetically bold, riding high above the mundane to explore themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

In this anthology, Ludke masterfully blends modernist influences with a contemporary edge, crafting verses that are both thought-provoking and deeply personal. Each poem is a journey—sometimes tumultuous, often introspective, and always enlightening—inviting readers to ponder the complexities of life, identity, and the world around them.

From the intimate struggles of personal battles to the broader observations on society's flaws, "On My High Horse" is a reflection of a poet unafraid to challenge conventions and speak his mind. Ludke's rich imagery and evocative language create a vivid tapestry of emotion, making this collection not just a read, but an experience.

Ideal for poetry enthusiasts and newcomers alike, "On My High Horse" is a testament to the power of words to elevate, inspire, and provoke. Join Samuel Ludke on this literary ride and discover a voice that is as daring as it is insightful.

• Language: English
• Publisher: American Poets Inc.
• Release date: May 14, 2024
• ISBN: 9798223759980

Samuel Ludke

Samuel Howard Ludke is an American Poet, Western Writer, and Author. His poetry deals with life, love, death, and the pursuit of the American Dream. He has written thousands of poems, almost one hundred books, and articles for many newspapers across the country. 

Book preview

Talking cowboys

The campfire crackles, stars ablaze,

Two cowboys huddle, end of graze.

Sun sets slow, paints the sky red,

Words are slow, but wisdom's said.

Jebediah, beard like tangled wire,

Spits tobacco, sets the fire

A-dancing with a flick of wrist,

Says, "Heard a tale 'bout a maverick kissed

By lightning, turned its coat pure white,

A ghost of a beast, vanished with the night.

Seen it myself, with my own two eyes,

A fleeting flash 'tween the endless skies."

Hawkeye leans, a weathered grin,

"Tall tales, Jeb, you always win.

Remember that bull, mean as sin,

Sent you flying, horns tucked under your chin?"

Jebediah scoffs, puffs out his chest,

"That varmint tripped, I put him to the test!

Roped him tight, wrestled him down, you see,

Just another day for a wrangler like me."

They chuckle low, a symphony

Of calloused hands and history.

The night is vast, the stories spin,

Of cattle drives, and the wind within.

More whispers shared, of love and loss,

A distant dream, at a terrible cost.

Then silence falls, a moment kept,

Under the sky, where secrets slept.

The fire dwindles, embers glow,

Two cowboys rest, a bond they know.

For words may fly, and stories roam,

But cowboys' hearts beat as one, far from home.

Haters

The barbs may sting, the words like stones,

A chorus raised in mocking tones.

They point