On horseback, he seemed taller
At 6’4”, he wasn’t really smaller
Than those who wore a white-collar
Going through life to make a dollar
In the picture, he didn’t have a hat
But I kept seeing him in his habitat
Where a cowboy hat on his head sat
He was an amazing rider to look at
Pride of Place poetry contest
Sponsored by Julia Ward
January 25, 2022
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