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On starless night in cold wet rain
In one headlight she bawled in pain
Cow slipped on ice with calf now breach
A roll of dice if arm would reach
A long hard pull then cow put down
This small black bull left me to frown
Once calf was fed and warmed up good
Had doubts in shed just where I stood
A girl of three said she would care
Her Grandma's plea surely a prayer
Left me no doubt all would be done
These young would sprout while having fun
They fed the calf four times a day
You had to laugh when they would play
She named him Black and shares her food
Rides on his back when in the mood
In half a year the girl's turned four
I made it clear could be no more
The calf now weighs five hundred pounds
The risk these days their playful rounds
Of Traveler fame is in his genes
But such a shame I'll miss these scenes
His time to leave and time to learn
I do believe his keep he'll earn
I hope this year for set of twins
I'll keep the steer but me for grins
A gift to Kay one heifer back
For her to play and raise for Black
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Kay & Black...
Wandika September 7th, 2008
Honorable mention
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This is a very touching poem... I'd like to thank you for taking the time to enter my contest, 'Images From Around the World' with your beautifully written, home-spun poetry from the heart. The imagery was perfect for this piece! 
Judging will be done soon, and I wish the best of luck to you!! Thanks again, and have a great day!!! 
