1. With ingrained stars its saddles come alive,
Belts at its waists like banded stripes survive.

2. Whenever a group draws near your abode,
In gardens freed of garb they love to rove.

3. Of slender built, send but a glance their way,
And every racer shall in wonder stray.

4. With manes like grey amidst pure whiteness shown,
Dark sorrel bodies their fine coats enthrone.

5. Sprung of a noble line, fleet of foot and fast,
Swifter than tears down a lover's cheek they passed.

6. Well-mannered, needing no one to give chase,
Wise, without prodding, winning every race.

7. They tire not, bolting, galloping apace,
When routes curve devious, still the same headlong race.

8. Meeting them, cheeks redder than any belle,
An aged darling's blooming face as well.

9. Open their trot, it's like a budburst streaming,
Or sparks erupting, raging and gleaming.