This message is from: "Laurie Pittman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Let Me Teach You > > -A touching Equine Poem >> >> > > When you are tense, let me teach you to relax. > > When you are short-tempered, let me teach you to be patient. > > When you are short-sighted, let me teach you to see. > > When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful. > > When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene. > > When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful. > > When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to think of greater > > things. > > When you are arrogant, let me teach you humility. > > When you are lonely, let me be your companion. > > When you are tired, let me carry the load. > > When you need to learn, let me teach you. > > After all, I am your horse. > > > > And now, the REAL story.... > > > > When you are tense, let me teach you that there are lions in the > > woods, and we need to leave NOW. > > When you are short tempered, let me teach you how to slog around > > the pasture for an hour before you can catch me. > > When you are short-sighted, let me teach you to figure out where, > > exactly, in 40 acres I am hiding. > > When you are quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores > > kick MUCH faster than omnivores. > > When you are angry, let me teach you how well I can stand on my > > hind feet, because I don't FEEL like cantering on my right lead > > today, that's why. > > When you are worried, let me entertain you with my mystery > > lameness, GI complaint, and skin disease. > > When you feel superior, let me teach you that, mostly, you are > > the maid service. > > When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to PAY ATTENTION. I > > TOLD you about those lions in the woods. > > When you are arrogant, let me teach you what 1200 lbs of > > YAHOO-let's-go event horse can do when suitably inspired. > > When you are lonely, let me be your companion. Let's do lunch. > > Also, breakfast and dinner. > > When you are tired, don't forget the 600 lbs of grain that needs > > to be unloaded. > > When you are feeling financially secure, let me teach you the > > meaning of "Veterinary Services, additional". > > When you need to learn, hang around, bud. I'll learn ya. > > > >