'Tell me,
Beloved,
Which horse
Would you like to ride
Today?
I have this one,
A white stallion,
Whose eye is set
On the mountains
Far away.
You would have to ride him
Fast,
 

Pit your wits
Against his will,
For he has the energy
Of the wind
And travels like an arrow
Or this one,
Beloved?
She is gentle
With a soft eye
And will bend
To your desires,
Carry you to safety
When you are bone-weary.
 

This one, too,
My black gelding
Is good,
He is young
And you will need to ride him
With a sure hand on the reins
His temperament
Is not settled yet
But a long journey
Will make him your friend
For life -
If you take care of him.
 

Or , Beloved,
Will you ride this mare,
My sorrel,
Who has the wisdom
Of many journeys?
She has trodden
All the tracks
You need to cover
From here
To the end of your travels.
She will know your thoughts
Before you,
Carry you safely
Through water,
Find her way
When all the signs
Have disappeared -
Will you take her?
She is not as beautiful
As the black,
But her legs are strong
And the saddle
Will not slip..
If you keep an even pace.

All my horses
Will serve you well
Beloved.
Where are you bound
Beloved?
Tell me,
Which horse
Would you like to ride today
Beloved?