Ode to the Riding Master
K K « While riding around the ring one day Mr . Blake discovered a way In which to dismount sans effort and strength And land full well his form of length
Over Wild Fire ’ s head . He did it in a simple way , And grace and agility did display ; His horse was ready , he was not . But yet , obligingly , oft he got
Over Wild Fire ’ s head . Wild Fire , trying to illustrate gym , Was struck by a sudden and curious whim ; She put her nose between her feet And tried to make her tail to meet
With Wild Fire ' s head . Oh , Mr . Blake , forgive us , do ! For laughing in this way at you , When Wild Fire ’ s nature ' s too sweet to balk . And gently , but firmly , you gracefully walk Over Wild Fire ’ s head .
32