Barney, Hilda and Clyde

Meet the happy couple
That's Hilda all in white
Barney's there beside her
Loves her with all his might

They're an interracial couple
No problem nowadays
Frowned on not too long ago
But today it's a-okay 

Met at the local horse saloon
Frequented by the equine crowd
She was a pretty show horse
He was boisterous and loud

Pretty soon, she tamed him
Settled him down just fine
Any filly would be proud to say
That stud over there is mine

Soon, a couple of months go by
Hilda's expecting a son
The happy couple race around
High hoof-ing everyone

Had a colt, called him Clyde
So proud of their little guy
Running through peaceful pastures
Then off to the clouds they fly

You can see this happy couple at night
When you view the evening sky
The three stars south of Orion
Are Barney, Hilda and Clyde

© Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
September 14, 2020 at 9:24 PM
Ive always said you are such a great storyteller! Simple and sweet. Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 6:51 AM
Awwwwwwwwww! May I quote you Miss Laura? XOX
Eastman Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 9:43 PM
All right! I love happy endings! And horses of course!
Ellison Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 5:02 AM
Might write a sequel to this one... hugs from the frozen north!
Burd Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 8:10 AM
Orion is really the only consellation I can identify, so thanks for helping me to learn three new ones, today! Hardee harr harr! Hi-hoofing-too funny!
Ellison Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 8:31 AM
Think I might write a sequel to this one! Glad it gave you a tickle this morning, dear Susan! Hugs and much love, Jackers!
Guzzi Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 5:54 PM
LOL so GOOD...now more Clyde stories! Light & Love
Ellison Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 6:55 PM
Yah... maybe a series! LOL Glad you liked it Miss Debbie! Love and hugs, Jack xox
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 8:08 AM
What an enjoyable poem. Nice work.
Ellison Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 8:14 AM
A great big thank you my friend! Have a happy day... cheers, Jack
Lamoureux Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 7:12 AM
Simply delightful! This is a bright light in my morning sky.
Ellison Avatar
November 15, 2012 at 7:47 AM
One for the kiddies and the kiddies at heart! Keep smiling... it looks good on ya my friend! Cheers!
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