I realize most of you think that us horse folk in Southern California—indeed in much of the southwest—are a bunch of wintertime wusses. You’re skidding around on frozen tundra on your way out to wave at your horses and we’re wringing our hands over some rain. But in our defense, it’s been raining a lot. And it’s dang cold. Yes, I know that elsewhere in the country January temps in the 50s are considered downright tropical. But for us? We’re bundled up in three layers of fleece and scavenging the aisles of our local Target for mittens.
Wally’s Treasure
Praise for blue bucket
First savor treats brought my way
Then chew on rope handle.
Lethal
Sharp hand extensions
Potential for barn mayhem
(Or pirate costume).
Mud
Rainwater in pen
Recalls primordial ooze
But with pungent smell.
Shelter
Warm, dry, cozy stall
Posh horse condo with great view
Includes room service.
Aloof
Rain brings benefits:
More time for meditation
Less time with humans.
Flirtation
Wet weather fashion
Like birka for horsewoman
This screams sex appeal.
See? Something to do during inclement weather besides clean tack. Or, God forbid, do housework. Just grab a pen and annoy your friends, family and barn buddies with your own bad poetry! It’ll help pass the time until the ground thaws and the puddles evaporate.
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Sounds like Florida in the winter minus the rain (usually).It got cold and it froze several times. Then on new years day it SNOWED in Florida!! Wish i’d had my camera. I could try a poem but i’d probbably get arrested by the poetry police!!
Can’t wait till summer
i wish our winters were that nice we have 3 foot snow banks and ice everywhere!
and this winter is a nice one
If we get snow it just dusts the ground but it’s still very cold, especially if the wind blows. Then we don’t ride either.
Haha wow thats to cute 🙂
can’t pick a favorite… these are great!
GLAD YOU LIKE THE HAIKUS. YOU’D THINK THAT SPENDING YEARS IN COLLEGE AS AN ENGLISH MAJOR AND AS A HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER THAT I COULD COMPOSE DECENT POETRY BUT NO. IT’S ALL HORSE-RELATED HAIKUS OR LIMERICKS. BUT AT LEAST IT’S GOOD FOR A LAUGH!
those were so fun to read! and no offense but yes, i do think u r winter wusses 50 degrees in january? we’re lucky if it reaches 20! it can get down to below 0!
Oh my gosh! Those were amazing! Made me laugh out loud!
I didn’t even finish reading your hilarious haikus before I glare meanly at you Californians. You have that right- 50 degrees in January is paradise to me here in Wisconsin! I was actually about to ride in a hoodie and walk my horse around outside! Anyway, your poetic skills are absolutely fantastic. Thanks for the laughs!
I am a haiku lover and these are great.
here’s one –
locked in the stable
sheltered from the cold and rain
can’t wait to run free
also, can you please explain this old idiom for me. “The stable wears out a horse more than a road.” What is it really saying about life.