Florida Nature

The early scrub or cracker cattle Were of Spanish and British Blood Could fight off pests and diseases Burning sun and torrential flood. The cowmen were a hardy bunch of men Riding as far as Savannah and Jackson Until they re established trade again With Cuba and Tampa in eighteen thirty one How proudly man and horse together Rode behind these noble beasts Small of stature big of heart bringing to this painting, a proud history released Not many true cracker cows remain Tours are made for people go see How Florida played a part in the food chain During wartime feeding the military This painting shows the patience of man Riding with a dog at his side Cattle ambling slowly in line Cracker Cowman at work, full of pride. Penned 27 February 2015 Visual used : Robert Butler painting Cracker Cowman