Category Archives: Donkeys and working animals

Folly’s farm of rest for donkeys

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Rex Tyler

The golden leaves of winter Sunlight in my face The slowing down of the cars outside Winter drops the pace It’s wet it’s muddy it’s frosty A new year not too long It’s good it isn’t snowing And I know … Continue reading →

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Willow bark

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Willow bark Good for pain My poor feet can hurt It’s plain Chewing bark Relieves for me Which is a natural remedy

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Sooty at Folly’s

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Rex Tyler

In the Winter Sunlight Fallen leaves under my feet Yes a frosty halo At Folly’s it’s a great retreat Knowing we are loved here Brothers and sisters who Are one great big family That Dear friends is true

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Folly’s

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Rex Tyler

It’s coming up to Christmas our cards are on their way Sharing Folly’s happiness Where we live and stay Frosty yes it’s colder but A lot of love we share Hay and herbs and fruits It suits Us all To … Continue reading →

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Wintry thoughts

Posted on November 26, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Alone with profound thoughts Of solace returning With frost in my nostrils The worlds it’s concerning Daylight a dawning Breathing and clear At Folly’s for certain It’s so great to be here

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The Donkeys at Yule

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Rex Tyler

I have packs And of course The donkeys come to you From source We appear to ascertain Yule the call It’s our refrain Our Photographs Each one of us Join the merry band No fuss Outside at Folly’s Where we … Continue reading →

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Lunch with a snowman

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Rex Tyler

A donkey met a snowman Out there in the cold Tried to eat his nasal parts It fell off and it rolled Down by his feet of icicles An orange carrot and Frozen like a lolly pop That tasted none … Continue reading →

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Donkey dirge

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Enslave the angels Beat them down Our selfishness Does slowly drown Life’s essence from the working few Whose broken spirit Dies Thrown away like garbage they Felt the pain and passed away Alone in agony mentally Exhausted by the infamy … Continue reading →

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Ted the Donkey

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Inquisitive that’s gorgeous Ted Everybody’s friend He loves to wander up and down the field And he does lend A helpful smile when you get close He doesn’t feel the need To immediately leave the scene He makes you indeed … Continue reading →

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Donkey serenading

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Rex Tyler

The donks are in the meadow Making hay of sun and shine Nibbling the tasty stuff Really operating fine Laughter on their faces Eyes as clear as glass Feeling the cool sun on our backs It’s really been first class

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A donkey comments on wintry rain

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Looks a bit bedraggled The rains a funny thing When it gets cold it’s horrible In summer it can bring Cooling lovely vibrations But the wintry for me Is awful leaves me a bit sad I expect you all agree

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Donkey serenades

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Rex Tyler

What are they thinking Out in the shine Tasting the wild plants So so divine Crunching on hay In the hours of the day Dreaming of yesteryear With so much to say The solace of friendship The countryside round Being … Continue reading →

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Donkey

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Yes I am a donkey I walk a bit wonky Life’s treated me None to well I have been alone Few seeds I have sown I have worked drawing water And known Anger and utter frustration Now I am old … Continue reading →

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It’s mind blowingly obvious

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Rex Tyler

The figures are awful Vast numbers of dead All born of mothers A vast water shed Of expecting the family To conquer the fear Embracing the shock value Year after year Brothers and sisters Mothers as well Fathers all murdered … Continue reading →

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Donkey and it’s Chinese owner

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Rex Tyler

China does its level best To prove how easy to detest How innocent donkeys need to live Flogged off for Ejiao Who would give Even a smidgeon of respect to those To the ignorant nasty Shit they pose Donkeys hard … Continue reading →

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Donkeys a thought perhaps

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Donkeys know their worth This question would not pose It’s down to human transformative thoughts The eternal rose Blooming in the evening sun On loam of rich sweet thought All animals have beauty A factor never sought

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Guinevere

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Rex Tyler

With a swish of her tail in the wink of an eye She gives us that look Her intellect high We follow her gaze We give her our praise And our eyes meet

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Dragon and Ted

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Rex Tyler

A gated stance No song nor dance Dragon and Ted Go head to head Chance a dance Decidedly Share true breath Now unto death And all of this Eternally

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Folly’s home of Rest

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Golden hay Great understanding The imagery its conjured here Tranquillity almost our vision The essence and spirit Is very clear folly’s the only home of rest Concealed in greenery on a hill A hideaway so beautifully crafted That the Purest … Continue reading →

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The elephant and the donkey

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Rex Tyler

The elephant and the donkey Best friends all can see No matter who some think they are It is better to be Chummy with another Offering love and care It’s when we really need it That it’s special that we’re … Continue reading →

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Donkey magic

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Rex Tyler

A little donkey In the forest Cocks his head and Says hello Surely he is magical With the fae He loves to go To palaces and Caves where innocence Is situated he With his little smiling face Encourages us to … Continue reading →

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Donkey work

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Bricks and mortar and little water Sun high in the sky Treacherous conditions A donkey high and dry Suffering like crazy A driver without care No empathy to speak of It so bloody unfair

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Santorini’s donkeys and mules

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Rex Tyler

So much expectation from the Donkeys and the mules Fat tourists eating daily Are breaking all the rules Unanticipated working The animals eat stress It really is eye opening Dropped from the clouds No less

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Molly and Dragon

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Dragon and Molly Chewing the cud Proclaiming their worth For in essence their blood Is richer by far! and alkaline too For they eat what they know And, of course chew and chew And happiness comes from it Peacefulness too … Continue reading →

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Charlie boy

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Rex Tyler

This is our Charlie Boy Driven and true With a real vital look When he looks at you You can realise actually What he’s about For a Donkey He comes across Without any doubt A real lovely creature Smilingly he … Continue reading →

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Guinevere

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Pure alabaster and fresh fallen snow Pigments of magic wherever we go Just like proud Pegasus Dear Guinevere An Angel of mercy whose smile leaves a tear A beautiful creature she emanates peace Soulful expressions That just never cease Like … Continue reading →

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Big ears in fact to hear you with

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Big ears to hear you with Big eyes To see and realise you care All our friends so wise Coming along to see us On open days when we Love to hear and see you all It makes us so … Continue reading →

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Truth and grace etched in each face

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Rex Tyler

Lovely friends together A Donkey serenade Music in the pale green fields Their enthusiasm doesn’t fade Joyful clearly happy Euphoria we see Peace and quiet Reposeful Doused in tranquility Understanding and rapport Responding to life more and more A home … Continue reading →

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From Sir Galahad out at Folly’s

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Rex Tyler

My motive to be in here Is that rain and wind outside The urgency to just keep dry It’s not a place to hide It’s a choice to actually be here At Folly’s honestly Embracing all the splendours I love … Continue reading →

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Donkeys have a poor outlook with some owners

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Rex Tyler

A donkey laden down with bricks That bust him up Knock him for six Weaken him a precious soul Some Humans are out of control A Malicious nasty rotten creep When I feel his pain It makes me weep

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