Trot, My Good Steed, Trot!
The poem tells the story of a horse's death and its master's grief. The speaker describes the horse's beauty, strength, and loyalty, then mourns its passing, remembering their time together and the horse's final struggle.
By Eugene Field · First published 1892 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Children's Literature · 327 words
First lines
WHERE my true love abideth I make my way to-night; Lo! waiting, she Espieth me, And calleth in delight: "I see his steed anear Come trotting with my dear, -- Oh, idle not, good steed, but trot, Trot thou my lover here!"
Aloose I cast the bridle, And ply the whip and spur; And gayly I Speed this reply, While faring on to her: "Oh, true love, fear thou not! I seek our trysting spot; And double feed be yours, my steed, If you more swiftly trot."
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Trot, My Good Steed, Trot! is listed on Textopian as a poem by Eugene Field, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Children's Literature, Narrative, Lyric
- Length: 327 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around love and the romantic connection between the speaker and their beloved.
- Children's Literature — The playful tone and simple language make it suitable for a younger audience.
- Narrative — The poem tells a story of a journey to meet a loved one, characteristic of narrative forms.
Tags
Children's literature · Poetry · Humorous · Whimsical · Imagination · Fantasy · Adventure · Friendship · Animal protagonist · Horse riding · Youthful innocence · Playfulness