Black Horse Research Paper

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Striding through the rocky hills with powerful muscles
Once the symbol of freedom to men and women alike
Symbolizes personal drive, passion and appetite for freedom
Displaying a natural seat in the history of man
Nobility strikes this magnificent creature when gazed upon
Its beauty and grace radiates off as it struts around
White horse the light, purity and messenger of birth
Black horse the mystery, death and messenger of esoteric knowledge
Different meanings in dreams
Some good, some bad
Bronco, a large four legged beautiful beast
Beauty and grace
Pride and power
Freedom and

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