As I got closer to the barn I saw My horse standing patiently in the straw.

1. As I got closer to the barn I saw My horse standing patiently in the straw.

2. I stroked her back gently and thought, of everything that I’d been taught.

3. To be too lazy to tighten the saddle, if the horse seemed to hard to handle.

4. I knew I’d fall as soon as I mounted, Because I’ve fallen many times not counted.

5. I looked up to see, Shining bridles hanging by threes.

6. I fingered the cold metal and leather, wondering which one would be better.

7. I carefully inspected each one to see, the one that was perfect was dark green.

8. When I mounted and headed on my way, the horse stopped where it wanted to stay.

9. I urged her on and she started walking, But before I knew it I was falling.

10. I hit the dust with pain, And looked down to see an unwanted shirt stain.

11. If I did not love that horse, I would mount her back again with remorse.

12. But there I was on my way again, Realizing that if I quit there would be no gain.

13. On the way to my destination, The road seemed to have hole-infestation.