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You know.. the other day.. I was thinking about all those colts I've broke to lead.
Through the years there have been quite a few of them... yes .. indeed.
Talk about a bunch of characters.. every one
pretty interesting to know.
I started them at all ages; some young, some old.. some thought I was a friend
and some
thought I was their worst foe.
I liked it when I could get a rope on them when they were just a few days old
and
weren't bigger than me.. and didn't have to be throwed.
If it's mother knew me .. and would let me get near,
it sure
made it easier to show that little one.. it had nothing to fear.
That bay colt.. the one that was raw boned and ugliest
by far
He was so willing.. so friendly.. and as far as cowhorses go.. he turned into quite a star.
But then there
was that black colt.. long legged and fast.. and beautiful to boot.
But he was the stubbornist thing.. fought for a month..
the ornery little galoot !!
The two year old stud.. a wild paint that had been running totally free,
He didn't
think he had to listen to anyone.. especially not a two legged like me!!
If I could have just got them to listen.. if
they could have seen my heart
They would have known I'd never hurt them and wouldn't have made it so hard.
Some
pulled gently .. testing the rope.. but then trusting me
Stood trembling a bit.. but then gave to the rope and were pretty
easy to lead.
Some reared up... and charged away at a high lope
Found the ground pretty hard.. when they hit the end
of that rope !
Now I stand in Your Presence Lord.. and it's so easy to see.
Those colts haven't been so different
from me.
I wish I'd been like that bay colt.. so willing to be led
And it breaks my heart to know how long I fought
& kicked & pulled against Your lead instead.
But those gentle nailed scarred hands never let go of Your rope
on my heart.
Because You knew that SOMEDAY .. I'd NEVER want to be apart !
There's never been a wrangler more "Top
Hand" and loving as You
And as I press closer.. all I can say.. is "Lord.. I love You too!"
Marla J. McGeorge
10/9/01
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