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Back To the Barnyard

When strangers see me they laugh
Thinking I have no class
But I tell the farmer they're here
Cause I'm smart and I have no fear
I'm the guardian most preferred
Over cattle, goat and sheep herds
I always announce all strangers
And alert of immediate danger
I'm loyal, gentle and kind
Jump higher than any equine
Stronger than many men put together
A nanny or surrogate, whatever?
Here comes my owner now
I'll pretend I'm as dumb as a cow
He serves breakfast but no demi tasse
"Good morning, you old jackass"
Then I grin and loudly bray
Cause hee haw, hee haw, hee halways talks to me that way


    Feb 18  2016  by Daniel Turner

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Lynn Marie

Date: 8/14/2016 8:51:00 PM

This is as clever writing as I have ever read! I am very fond of animals..prefer them to "humans"..most of the time :-) Their ability to "see" in us what we do not or will not "see" in ouselves, yet love fiercely in spite of ourselves, is astounding to me. Your use of the word "guardian" is insightful with an ending that is..Spectacular..! Brilliant writing, thank you for the true "belly laugh":-) bales of hay filled blessings, lynn

Daniel Turner
Date: 8/14/2016 9:48:00 PM

Thank you Lynn for reading my older poems and commenting. And thank you for making me grin! I was having fun!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/19/2016 11:13:00 PM

I put my trust in you, Daniel....lolololol....now this is clever and funny. I could not stop laughing at the end.... lol... a nanny... I knew this donkey and he looked right at me... lol... I'd share pictures but, it's a true story ... I believe they believe everything you shared above...lol...Linda

Daniel Turner
Date: 2/20/2016 6:56:00 AM

Yes Linda, they are extremely intelligent and they are all of the things above. What kind of poet do you think I am. I do research so as not to misinform the reader, don't you? LOL Thank you for stopping by and visiting, You are always welcome. Peace my friend:)