Johnny High Horse
Here comes Johnny on his high horse
says he sees for miles, but I wonder
whether he’s a storm, or a spent force,
cold, depressing rain with no thunder.
Johnny has arguments with people,
rides off muttering his dudgeon,
whether on the street or under steeple
love is the victim of his bludgeon.
Oh, Johnny do you hear our hearts a’calling,
do you hear your angry words echo back?
One day from your high horse you’ll be falling
then who will bury you and your old hack?
Oh, Johnny don’t you ever stop to listen?
do you never see the pain you’re dishing out?
Don’t you see the offered hand, the tears that glisten?
Come on down off that horse, you’re missing out.
13/5/25
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Author:
FrasMac (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Inspired by a real person in real circumstances. We all know them!
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That was a really engaging read, FrasMac. Back in the day, Johnny came marching home again, hurrah! Hurrah! Nowadays it's Johnny High Horse, such a clear picture of pride getting in the way of love and connection. I like how the rhythm makes the warning feel almost like a song, while still holding out hope that Johnny might step down and listen. Thanks for sharing something so thoughtful and relatable 🙏🕊️
You're welcome! And thank you for joining in!
A fine poem about those to focused on their own fears and insecurities to be themselves and enjoy life. A poem of one trying to be what they are not but wish they were. No greater punishment than to live a life that is not yours. A fun read with great rhyme and good meter that carries the reader onward to the end. It tells its story well. A fave
Thank you!
Most welcome
Ah, Johnny come lately or not at all.
Take his horse and Johnny no more.
Sadly, we all know a Johnny and the mist passes by.
Aye unfortunately we do! Thanks for commenting!
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