There was once a girl who stood with a pone at the water’s edge
looking forlorn and gloomy

And on the pony’s back appeared an angel
saying, “I’ve been with you your entire life”
“I was there to protect you when you were small”

The girl look down at the water and saw her reflection
in the water now calm and clear

She saw herself riding a stallion, tall and proud
holding the staff of a warrior
and on her back were angel wings.

– Wendy Who Walks With Wildflowers

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