I Herd a Christmas List!

by Elaine Polny
(Palgrave, Ontario, Canada)

I went to the paddock to see what's the matter,
To witness the herd all up in a chatter.
I asked them all,"What's going on?",
"Santa is coming and our list is so long!"

I said, "Well let's get started, what's on your list?"
And Brit wanted Reiki, please I insist!
He also added, "Oh wait there is something else I need,
Please bring me more of that delicious sweet feed". (Sorry, no longer on the menu!)

"O.K., who's next?" and Hero moved closer,
He simply said, "I would like an oat toaster! (That one got me confused too, but he’s only a 1 yr. old!)
Then sweet little Candy asked very gently,
"I would like someone to play with who is kind and friendly".

Then there was Cash who moved with a thrust,
"I would just like someone who I can trust!"
I promised to work on this all winter long,
And assured her she'll be singing a whole new song.

Then there was Ajax who wanted one thing,
"More girls in my paddock for I want a new fling!"
Next was Sweet Pea & Little Bit who learned a new trick,
Said they would like to play more of the treat & the click! (Clicker training)

Finally there was Duke, who hadn’t been here that long,
Shouted, my Owner is a musician, can Santa publish a song!

I thought to myself these are some interesting requests,
And I told them I would see if Santa was up to the test.

There was one more thing they wanted me to say,
Ask if Santa would like us to help pull his sleigh.
I thought how wonderful they would offer their time,
Yet couldn't figure out why carrots hadn't entered their minds!

I giggled then laughed at this unusual team,
And wondered if this was all just a dream.

I swear that's what I heard!


Written by:
Elaine Polny