“Never Turn My Back on a Cow”

“Never Turn My Back on a Cow”

A poem about sorting at the V6 Ranch by Charlene O’Neil

Okay, this is a new one for me,

But what a hoot as I spin and go “Weee” –

There goes that cow, escaping from me!

It’s a Charolais with a tremendous IQ,

And my pony’s going to sort her –

Even if it takes an hour or two.

I turn my back, and there she goes

A lesson learned quickly –

Always stay on your toes.

This Charolais is a challenge

But we’re up for it, my pony and me,

As we cut her off, mirror, never lose sight –

Yep, we got her this time!

What fun I’m having, a new adventure,

Gotta be quick, but steady –

Never turn my back on a cow.

• Poem by Charlene O’Neil who is a frequent visitor to SLO County (grandkids!). She is a Realtor in Palos Verdes specializing in equestrian properties.