Mottled Donkey
/Mottled donkey
The mottled donkey,
Large ears up,
Grazing, or just
Standing near
The race horse,
Plays a role
Almost invisible
To us. The horse,
The horse’s owners,
Know the truth:
The race horse
Needs the donkey’s
Calming presence.
I am the donkey.
I am that one.
Judy Brown, December 15, 2013
-from Stepping Stones to be released Fall 2014, contact us to reserve a signed copy.