WHAT DOES THE TITLE OF YOUR BOOK MEAN❓❓
A number of people have asked me about the title of my book. "Is it about horses?" they ask🐴
The answer is not at all! There's not a horse in sight🐴 Definitely NO HORSES‼️🐴 But let me explain...
If Wishes Were Horses is an extremely old Scottish proverb/rhyme that was first recorded during the 16th century. I wasn't exaggerating when I said that it was old!
It goes like this:
"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
If turnips were swords, I'd have one at my side.
If 'ifs' and 'buts' were pots and pans,
There'd be no work for tinkers hands."
The rhyme suggests that if simply wishing for something could make things happen, then even the most poor and destitute people would have everything they ever wanted or wished for (remember, this was the 16th century.) In other words, there's no point in merely wishing for things - you actually need to work for them. It's a reminder that if you want something, it must be earned, and nothing in life is free simply because you want it.
The reference to the rhyme in my story comes from a character named Bill. He's in his sixties and originally from Scotland, and has been living in shelters and been homeless for many years. When young Sam initially arrives in Perth and ends up living on the street, Bill takes Sam under his wing. Later on, roles are reversed, and Sam, now a little older and wiser takes care of Bill, always ensuring he's safe and has food in his belly.
It's Bill who recites this old Scottish proverb to Sam, when he's explaining that although he's too old to change and make a new life for himself, Sam isn't. He encourages Sam to face his fears, to get off the streets and make something of himself. He knows Sam is capable enough. But he also lets Sam know it won't be easy and will take hard work on his part, hence reciting the rhyme that he'd heard as a youngster back in Scotland.
Hopefully this clears up "The Horse Issue"
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