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Conquistadors in search of gold
brought horses with them 'cross the sea.
Their history will n'er grow cold
as long as mustangs still run free.
With Spanish blood within their veins
these mustangs boast a legacy.
Their royal bloodline thrives and reigns
as long as mustangs still run free.
The old and new world they connect -
these treasures of the wild prairie.
We show them honor and respect
as long as mustangs still run free.
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A kyrielle is made of quatrains (four lines) that rhyme (any rhyme scheme can be used). Each stanza (quatrain) has a line that repeats from the previous stanza. That line is usually the last line in the stanza, but it does not have to be. Each line is made up of eight syllables. There is no limit to the number of stanzas. A Kyrielle is usually made up of three or more stanzas. For this prompt, a minimum of three stanzas is required. |
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Write a Kyrielle
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Author Notes
American Mustang Facts
The word mustang comes from the Spanish word mustengo which means ownerless horse or stray horse. American mustangs are considered a symbol of freedom and the frontier past. Spanish explorers introduced mustangs to North America in the 16th century. In 1971, President Richard Nixon signed into law the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. Mustangs are both nimble and athletic mammals.
Mustangs normally travel over 20 miles a day. They are able to travel over rough terrain in various climates without experiencing injury or wear to the hooves. Mustangs may be found in every equine color variation known. Predators of the mustang include mountain lions and black bear.
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