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
Copyright © Lon Henson | Year Posted 2007
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