It was a fiery circus horse That ramped and stamped and neighed Till every creature in its course Fled, frightened and dismayed.
The chickens on the roadway's edge Arose and flapped their wings, And making for the sheltering hedge Flew of like crazy things.
But when, at dusk, a little lame, It slowly climbed the stairs, Behold! a gentle lady came And made it say its prayers. Now, what a wondrous change you see! 'Sh! Come and take a peep- Here lies, as tame as tame can be, A little boy, asleep!