Arizona Ranch

On a ranch in Arizona Big Daddy was the horse He beat all the other steeds, on this, his home course He wasn’t bigger or better, determination was his game He ran for the love of the stable mare. Queen was her name He ruled the ranch many years with Queen by his side Then one day a new stallion would challenge BD’s pride This new horse was called Teacher, with a stride long and steady He was younger, stronger and sleeker, than old gray Big Daddy He strutted his stuff confident he could bring BD down Soon he would rule the ranch, and he would were the crown This young stud had caught the eye of the lady Queen This was the race of BD’s life, because he could lose his dream She said don’t worry Big Daddy I have faith in you No other horse will share my stall it’s made for just us two The race was on, BD ran strong, her words he did not forget But what Big Daddy didn’t know, it was on Teacher that she bet Around the track side-by-side, each matching the other’s pace Teacher still looking fresh, but strain on BD’s face As they approached the finish line it was BD by a hair But then he heard the voice, of his lovely mare Go Teacher! You can do it! I will be your prize! BD lost his will to win from the shock and surprise So the new horse won the Queen and control of the ranch He said to old BD, you never had a chance I can give what pleases her, as he said with laughter A life that’s full and easier, with much greener pastures She told BD, her love had been real, it was not a fake But telling him he could win, was a big mistake So Big Daddy lost his place, the stallion now the King Teacher now rules the ranch with his beautiful Queen His spirit gone, with no will to race Big Daddy has moved to another place He grazes now in a field alone Wishing he could go back home But never again will Big Daddy prance With his Queen… on the Arizona Ranch