My farm is truly blessed
© Kathy Ralph 2011
On most days wherever you see the horses
you see this little Cattle Egret following
along behind. He is their constant
companion.
So there they are the 'Big Babies", I have
now introduced you to Lulu and Buddy,
and I hope I have given you a little insight
into the pleasure they bring me.
Horses are the most honest, loving and
gentle animals, they always give back
what they get. Treat them with kindness
and love and you will be rewarded many
thousand times over.
They have helped man to build most of
society's foundations. Their strength and
loyalty has never been repaid with a single
golden sovereign. Their reliance on food
shelter and sustenance is always in the
hands of their human master.
We have tamed them, broken them, beat
them, fenced them, and taken away their
ability to roam as horses should, but they
never complain.
I salute my equine friends and rejoice that
they can live out their retirement at peace,
at large and much adored.
So graze the grass my darlings,
Await me by the gate,
Bless me with your presence,
Eat off a golden plate.
