David Pekrul

Daddy Bought A Little Horse



Posted: Sunday, August 16, 2009

by David Pekrul

When Daddy bought a little horse,
I thought it strange; it was of course,
The thing just didn't look quite right,
But I was small and not too bright.

Had leathery skin from head to toe,
But way back then I didn't know,
That horses had a thing called hair,
Like puppies, cats and also bears.

And then there were those big wide teeth,
And scales like armour underneath,
A tail as long as seven feet,
And why's my pony eating meat?

It looked more like a dinosaur,
As there it crawled upon the floor,
Or floated quiet on the pond,
And when I called, would not respond.

But still I love my little horse,
Though now and then I feel remorse,
I introduced it to my cat,
And now my horse is getting fat.

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David Pekrul was born in New Westminster, B. C. Canada.

He wrote his first poem in February, 2004, as an Anniversary card for his wife, Linda. Being rather pleased by the results of his first attempt, he wrote a second one, then another and another. He soon realized that he was in love with words.

The pictures that his words paint may not always be pretty, but they are pictures worth viewing, for he writes about the world around him, whether they be things good, bad or otherwise. He also writes about family, nature, God and faith.

His first poetry book, "Parts Of The Sum Volume One" has just been published and can be found at http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3145051

David makes his home in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies with his wife Linda and spoiled pup, Tiki.

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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)
» left by Suzi Gravenstuk
 2 years 281 days ago.
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David, your poem made me smile. In some of your other submissions you introduced the poem. I like that. I want to know more of the nitty gritty behind the poem. What inspired you to write it? Where were you when you were inspired to write it? What was the scene like? Could you add an introduction to this one?
» left by David Pekrul 2 years 281 days ago.
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Suzi, I would add an introduction to this poem, but I think it would be rather anti-climatic. This poem really came about in the early hours of the morning, while sitting in front of my computer, unable to sleep, and having a little too much wine. With this combination my mind started to wander and think of really silly things. One silly thought became this poem.
» left by Marijo Phelps
 2 years 280 days ago.
143 fans.
Love the O'Henry ending, but really! (Can you tell we have 16 paws in this house - feline, of course) Marijo
» left by David Pekrul 2 years 280 days ago.
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Thanks for commenting, Marijo, just don't let the cats read this one. They might get upset. :-)
» left by Marijo Phelps 2 years 280 days ago.
143 fans.
Oh, oh, Hooney (the butt of many of my writings on Pet Tales website (sister of SW) just came in and is checking out the printer (from up top) time to rescue the printer!
» left by Laura Trahan
 2 years 280 days ago.
123 fans.
HA! I love the ending Dave! Thanks for sharing such beautiful poetry!
» left by David Pekrul 2 years 279 days ago.
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I'm glad you liked this one, Laura. Just my little attempt at humour. Some say I have a strange sense of humour.
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