horse competitions – Much Love, Deb Poems ~ Fresh & Thought~Provoking

horses resting from human hypocrisy

Sep 1, 2025

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in animals, education, Horses, Non-conscious death anxiety, Self Reflection

Freedom is a seductive illusion. You preach autonomy while clinging to control over others, demanding they conform to your desires. When challenged, do you truly embrace the chaos of genuine liberty, or will you hypocritically attempt to stifle those who dare to defy you? The struggle for authenticity is fraught with contradictions.

I, Don Quixote Rise Up for Horses

Jul 27, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Conscious Death Anxiety, education, Horses, Non-conscious death anxiety, Self Reflection

This poem confronts the uncomfortable truth of human cruelty in the guise of equestrian romance. By depositing the saddle and spurs in The Museum of Human Cruelty, the poet provokes a stark reflection on humanity’s selfish reliance on horses for their own emotional baggage.

Aspirin

Mar 3, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in animals, Health, relationships, Self Reflection

The poem explores the juxtaposition of professional wrestlers and boxers, highlighting their vulnerabilities and fears, particularly the fear of death. Despite their tough exterior, they are portrayed as children wrestling with their fears, engaging in violent competition as a means to confront and suppress these deep-seated anxieties.

The Significance of Insignificance

Feb 27, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in Enlightenment, Non-conscious death anxiety, Self Reflection

In a heartfelt reflection, the author expresses the profound impact of grief and loss, likening it to dying. The struggle to write and acknowledge these feelings highlights our collective human insignificance. Emphasizing the importance of awareness, the piece calls for humility and understanding in our shared existence, with all living beings.

Grassy Freedom

Jan 1, 2025

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Deborah Marchant’

in animals, Business, Horses, Self Reflection

The poem illustrates a compassionate figure freeing trafficked horses, drawing a powerful parallel to child protective services saving children from abusive situations, indifferent to societal judgment.

I Hate My Bad Boss

Dec 9, 2024

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Deborah Marchant’

in Broken, Non-conscious death anxiety

Bad bosses thrive on control and humiliation, inflicting pain and despair while their victims languish in silence. Escape seems impossible in this toxic hierarchy.

Tag: horse competitions

horses resting from human hypocrisy

I, Don Quixote Rise Up for Horses

Aspirin

The Significance of Insignificance

Grassy Freedom

I Hate My Bad Boss