Gift – Mel Teunis

Dear Kathryn, (and other readers),

I was driving home today thinking about Valor and I. Specifically the time I got to yours. About eighteen months ago. We were chatting as I was saddling. You were holding the lead while I did up the girth. I could see it in his eye. The way he stood frozen. But I did itContinue reading “Dear Kathryn, (and other readers),”

“Image Bearer” (Part One)

This is Hannah. Her mum, Pauline, is a beautiful friend of mine and she is the extremely talented photographer who took this photograph. Hannah is the same age as Cody and with the passing time, I have watched her grow. When I saw this photograph of her I was so captivated by it. I hadContinue reading ““Image Bearer” (Part One)”

The Gift

I tore my expensive saddle from my horse’s back and threw it to the ground. Knowing its weight, I was surprised by how far it went. It was not so much a fit of rage, but one of despair. Well, okay, maybe both, but I guess neither is any excuse. They say there are twoContinue reading “The Gift”