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The Legend of Bourgnew

The Symbolic Horse

By Matthew PrimousPublished 3 years ago 5 min read
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The Legend of Bourgnew
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Way back in the days of where horseback riding was prevalent. There stood a kingdom apart from other kingdoms, it was the kingdom of Bourgnew. Bourgnew was a land of wonder and awe built by the ideology that people should be given freedom to be who they want to be. A beautiful semi-island land near the coast in the Atlantic Ocean, the people yearned for a king to complete their ambition of building an empire. Gaius' father could not become king because he created a distance within the people. He did not know how to bridge the gap of division. All he knew was the past, so he married a princess-like woman from the other parts of Bourgnew. Gaius’ mother, was very peculiar and witty. She too could not separate herself from her people and this troubled her authority. Both of Gaius’ parents hoped in him to bring together the people of Bourgnew. When Gaius was nine years old, they forced him upon a horse to get him comfortable with being king. Gaius remembered how frightful and terrified he was of horses. His parents told him that he only has to sit upon the horse for a little while. He did and he felt compassion for the animal. He was driven to be curious about horses. Although he never rode another one in his childhood, as Gaius grew up he forgotten about what he learned on horses and his compassion. He became determined with being king. He would not hang around anyone who would belittle him. He would easily fight over his crown, which would be given to him on his 18th birthday. His father was proud of him and boasting to those who doubted him. Gaius proved that the kingdom can be united and strong. His will reflected that of power and unity. His mother secretly worried that the power might get to his head. She sought to give him a wife to level his thinking. At first, Gaius rebelled against his mother and his father supported him. He would spend all his time with women who loved him for his power and prestige. He would dine and wine every beautiful woman in the kingdom. His mother after years of toils, gave his father an ultimatum. His father requested to see Gaius and he drove him to choose a wife. He told him that he was born to unite the kingdom and bring unity to our people. He told him that he cannot keep messing around with women who will break our unity. And if he is to become king, he must rule with a conscience. Gaius understood and obeyed, he promised on his 16th Birthday but it happened that he got lost in unknown territory. He could hear the wolves gathering from the distance and he cut himself as he ran with the sword. He cried in agony. At the same time, a sire got loose from its master running briskly toward Gaius. The wolves were gaining on Gaius as he bandaged his wound. And as soon as the wolves were approaching sensing fear and smelling blood. The sire kicked and charged each wolf wounding them severely after the wolves scatter, the sire bow and lower its back so Gaius could get on. The sire’s master finally caught up with the sire. The sire’s master bows to Gaius and he asked for the horse. The Sire’s master asked Gaius for a price and he said that he would be given a place in the kingdom and be well taken care of if he let the sire be his horse. The sire’s master guided the sire with Gaius on him. And when Gaius came into the city of Adlu, he was hailed as king and cheered as the sire’s master proclaimed his legend. Gaius returned to the compassionate son for horses. His mother and father told him to honor his promise to marry a woman who would unite the kingdom. Gaius had one requirement that the sire must approve of her first, so they held a banquet for women of the kingdom. Gaius did not know which woman but he hesitates with the sire to see which one he liked and preferred. He would crouch upon his humble throne while petting his sire. Each woman explained why they liked horses and they told of their experience. Many came but many followed because they lied and tried to mislead the future king. After many days and weeks, the sire led Gaius on a journey to a village that he knew, where he would meet a fair lady. Gaius followed and he was surprised at the sire’s pick. The maiden was lovely and her face glow. Even though she did not have any princess-like clothing, she enthralled the king to be that he did not wait to ask for her hand in marriage. However, the maiden did not exactly approve of the king to be. Gaius was hurt and stay awhile at the local inn. The sire persistently woos the maiden and she talked her doubt over days until finally the king-to-be gave her a golden flower. And Gaius was on his way home until she said, wait. She thought that because he was the king to be that he would set her aside and never noticed her. She asked for forgiveness. The music of the villagers interrupted the conversation and the sire chuckled. The sire pushed Gaius and the maiden to dance. And after that brief instance together, they kissed and the sire laughed. Gaius told the maiden that he must be returned home immediately to tell his parents. And they rushed through the forest without hesitation. Gaius’ parents were excited and relieved to see him and they asked who he brought with him. Gaius said his wife and he explained how he did not know how to be a leader. He did not know how to be a friend until the sire came. He learned to be a man and fight with heart and that is what he brings to the kingship. And this fair maiden is the sweetest woman he knows. She loves beyond division and seeks true love and unity. She like my mother and I am like my father. We are one and we are united and ready to bind the wounds of this kingdom and move forward in anew faith. Bourgnew rose to new heights and freedom became its motto. With the king ready to lead and his kingdom awaiting their destiny, the empire is ready to established unity.

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Matthew Primous

I am a Black Scholar, International Scholar, & Google Scholar, & 3-Time Eber & Wein Best Poet., Nominee for Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2 time Akademia Excellence Essayists,& 2022 Honorary Muckrack Journalist.

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