A Little Cow Told Me

I took a walk to the field with thorns and dandelions
Cos you told me to
And i agreed
I came across a cow
He went right
So did i

He moved left
So did i

Then he told me
Yes, the little cow told me
(He wasn’t very big you see)

And i got all upset
But he swore me to secrecy
Not to tell you

So i didn’t

I kept quiet
And to my word
And not a word breathed i

So i went along
Crossed the field of thorns and dandelions
And came across a big ditch
Filled with mud and stones and bugs

I tripped
Clumsy me
And the little cow saw me
He didn’t say anything, don’t blame him
Because he didn’t have to this time
But i knew

The little cow stared at me
Covered in mud, brittle and sand
I held back my tears
Yet the little cow pressed his lips tight
As i kept mine and my eyes from spilling with tears

The little cow turned away

I got up and got on with my journey

“Maybe i’m the one that’s wrong
Maybe i’m the one that can’t see her point of view
Maybe i’m being insensitive
Maybe she’s going through a hard time and i’m not there for her
Maybe i should just shut up”

But she wasn’t there for you
The dratted little cow whispered
Shut up!
I sternly shot back

:I trod on
And the little cow followed close behind
I had hoped that he’d leave me in time
That he’d get tired or bored
But he didn’t

And it was later when the trees told me
She sold your bracelet
The one that you  lent her
I kept a  tad of faith
Are you sure?

Then the birds told me as well
And i was sure
My heart broke
Slightly

Ever so slightly
Because since the first betrayal have i learnt
To love myself
And keep close ones that hold my treasure
As far away as possible
As possible

I’m not sure whether she’s too far now
But i know i tried keeping her along with my gold i gave with willing heart

And if she never sails back
At least i knew i waited
And am still waiting to this day
For her ship to sail my way

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