JEAN-LÉON GÉRÔME
Posted on 03/15/2024 10:31:11 AM PDT by Hebrews 11:6
This reminds me of one of my favorite poems, ‘The Donkey’, by G.K. Chesterton:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47918/the-donkey
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Fools! For I also had my hour;
One far fierce hour and sweet:
There was a shout about my ears,
And palms before my feet.
It’s a wonderful poem. Even the lowly donkey knows how blessed he is.
Donkeys have quite the opposite disposition from horses. Horses willingly carry their riders into battle, whereas donkeys are protective—which is why donkeys are preferred for carrying riders on the narrow cliff-side trails down into the Grand Canyon.
From what I see on YouTube from people who keep donkeys as pets, these animals often enjoy human company and can be very affectionate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqLDmnRjFzc
Mules have inherited the best qualities of both. Met a rancher in Utah, he would only ride Mules.
Interesting. Thanks.
I am going through the days leading to the Resurrection in my women’s group and found this link informative. As always thanks for the Scripture and pics!
https://www.gotquestions.org/triumphal-entry.html
Thanks, Pat.
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