I remember asking my parents if I could have a pony
when I was a kid
like some other kids had
and being told they couldn’t afford to buy one for me
unaware of the haves and the have nots in this world
I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t have a pony back then
so out of desperation, I prayed to God for one
thinking at least he’d come through for me
but even God wouldn’t give me a pony
dejected, I gave up on having a pony
and praying to God for stuff.
Bob Boyd