Joe The Bay Pony

 The bay pony Joe in the paddock is growing old on his own

And of far happier days in life he has known

But on looking back the Seasons this now seems long ago

And time that ages has become his foe

At jumping events at many a regional town show

With young blond haired Evelyn on his back of great success he did know

A great jumping horse for one of his size

Together as a team they often won first prize

On his sixteenth year time is not on Joe's side

He is one who has had his moments of pride

But only the memories with him now remain

Of what used to be but will not be again

Evelyn his best human friend now in her life's prime

With her two years old daughter in her arms visits him from time to time

Just seeing her brings back to him many a good memory

Of his better days in the what used to be

With time on his life ever ticking away

Joe the bay pony has known of a far better day

Since he and Evelyn often won fiorst prize at shows years ago

Time that rusts iron has become his foe.