Riding blind in Riding a One-Eyed Horse by Taylor As with human friendship, the bond that exists between humans and animals can sometimes contain secrets. The hidden mysteries between humans and animals are ironically opened because humans tend to talk about their pets' internal discrepancies with others in front of them. In the poem “Riding a One-Eyed Horse,” by Henry Taylor, the narrator creates a peaceful tone that flows throughout the poem as he darkly instructs a potential knight how to ride his one-eyed beast. It is questionable how much the horse understands this situation. The first line captures the reader as the narrator states the horse's current condition. Stating that "A part of his world is always missing" allows the rider or attentive listener to enter the personal and physical world of the horse. The knight must have been shocked to hear that the majestic beast had such a disability. The author plays with alliteration throughout the poem as he creates a whirring whistle with the letter “s.” This sound can be associated with a whisper, and this...