Dobbin-Colt

Dobbin is a baby colt!
By his mother’s side he stays;
Through the grassy pasture land
Slowly close beside her strays.

Dobbin is a playful colt!
Prancing off on twinkling feet,
Circling back he gaily comes;
Hear his flying small hoofs beat!

Dobbin is a handsome colt!
See him grow, and grow, and grow!
And a master’s voice and hand
Dobbin-colt has learned to know.

Dobbin is a model colt!
See him bend his arching head,
Take the guiding bridle on,
From the grassy field be led.

Dobbin is a wond’ring colt!
But, obedient to do
What he’s bid, he lifts his foot
For the shining iron shoe.

Dobbin is a well-trained colt!
With his load he speeds away—
Every creature trained and strong
Likes to work as well as play.