Yesterday’s Mules

Yesterday’s mules were sturdy and strong

The days in the fields were often quite long.

The men with the whips would even the score

With a jolt to the head by a stout two-by-four

 

“Understanding,” a word not common for slaves

Caused many good mules to go to their graves

“Stubborn and cranky are mules,” said most men

Who used and abused them when kicked or bitten.

 

When industry triumphed, the mules quickly faded

But the tales remained and were often quite jaded.

T’was never the man with the stout two-by-four

Who was wrong from the start to push mules too far.

 

But the ignorant folks knew only what’s said

And since mules couldn’t talk, any good thoughts were dead.

They’re known to be pushy, vengeful and cross

So man abandoned the mule for his exquisite horse.

 

With more time for leisure the mules of today

Are treated much better and perform just that way!

The love and affection the mules can now give

Makes mule-raising and training a warm way to live.

 

To meet them and greet them, to own one or not,

The mules of today exhibit just what they’ve got.

We’ve banned the “Old Wives Tales” and made a new rule

If you’re not too stubborn, why not ride a mule!

 

To learn more about Meredith Hodges and her comprehensive all-breed equine training program, visit LuckyThreeRanch.com, MEREDITH HODGES PUBLIC FIGURE Facebook page, or call 1-800-816-7566. Check out her children’s website at JasperTheMule.com. Also, find Meredith on Pinterest, Instagram, MeWe, YouTube and Twitter.

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