SUGAR BRITCHES

SUGAR BRITCHES

A little girl with golden curls ran to her daddy's side,
knowing he would pick her up and take her for a ride.
They headed for the stable and saddled up the mare;
A world so fresh and beautiful, they didn't have a care.

He had a weather-beaten face but a smile big and wide,
he lifted her up on the saddle, her joy she couldn't hide.
Mounting up behind her, he told her to hang on real tight,
and they rode out to the meadow, both filled with delight.

He called her Sugar Britches since the day she was born,
somehow it seemed to fit her, on that bright sunny morn.
Now growing up, her dad would smile with love and pride,
dreaming of the day his litlle girl would someday be a bride.

Her eyes were shining as they trotted along on the trail,
trusting her dad would always be there, he would never fail.
He had a way with horses and he had a way with his life
that brought happiness to both Sugar Britches and his wife.

They stopped and he dismounted by the bubbling stream,
lifted her down beside him, they walked as if in a dream.
The mare was grazing nearby, surely thankful for the rest,
but ready to go yet another mile, whatever their request.

Sugar Britches picked wildflowers to bring back home,
content to watch for butterflies, she didn't feel alone.
Her dad watched the trout that swam down in the stream,
then his world was shattered by the sound of her scream.

He rushed to her side and saw the snake, coiled to strike,
and grabbing her in strong hands, he knew she'd be all right.
Praying she would never let the danger spoil her love of life,
he wanted to protect her from the world's unwelcome strife.

Back on the mare and heading home, she turned to smile,
"Daddy, I think I'll study snakes, maybe they aren't so vile!"
An attitude of gratitude makes all the difference to us all,
if we can take nature as it comes, and never fear the fall.

Miracles still happen, perhaps this is but a mundane tale,
arriving safely back at home, Sugar Britches didn't wail.
She told her mom of their adventure and her dad was sure
that not a detail was left out, even the dragons on the moor.

So cherish your own little Sugar Britches, be a good dad.
You will find that your rewards will be the best ever had.
Cherish home and family, don't let the time go to waste;
Remember life can be good, if you can only savor a taste.

Countrymom
1/19/11