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 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Breidenthal Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 5:16 PM
Hey dearest! I've been loving your new quatrains here on the soup! This one's wonderful! You're an amazing storyteller. Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 9:08 PM
This is the last one you commented on today so it's a good time to really thank you my dearest sweet California girl! Your loyalty is unsurpassed... I don't deserve such love but I accept it and keep it close to my heart! Love, Jack xxx
Konos Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 11:52 AM
"The three stars south of Orion Are Barney, Hilda and Clyde" ..........AND THE ONE STAR SOUTH OF HEAVEN IS JACK ELLISON....
Ellison Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 12:21 PM
OKAY!!! You did it this time... can't stop grinning! That is so sweet of you to say... WOW! Perhaps a bit undeserving but thanks my dear dear Judy!!! Wander over to "Judy, Dear Judy" if you haven't already! It will tell you how much your friendship means to this old duffer! Love, Jack xxx
Mason Gibbs Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 10:54 AM
And He strikes again, your the best Jack, love your poems.
Ellison Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 12:17 PM
WOWSERS! You sure know how to make me feel good! LOL Thanks dear Gwen! Love, Jack xxx
Eastman Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 9:00 AM
Ahhh... I love horses!... Dragon wants to visit them, but think he'll have a little trouble gaining that much altitude... LOL.
Ellison Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 12:14 PM
Sorry Carol, they messed me up again! When we look out our kitchen window, we see a peaceful horse pasture! Are you envious? LOL xxx
Ellison Avatar
June 24, 2015 at 11:57 AM
The pleasure was ours my dear Vienna! You guys are our kind of people... methinks it must be a Montreal thing... down to earth REAL folks! Felt very easy and natural talking with you both! We must do this again! You guys rock! Love, Jack xxx
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace