INVOCATION. 



When cold and wet, please rub me dry, 

 And do not beat me when I shy ; 

 Give twice a week a hot bran mash, 

 With corn and oats and salt a dash ; 

 Ten pounds each day of hay that's free 

 From dust all you should give to me ; 



Feed twice a week, instead of oats, 

 A pair of carrots 'twill shine my coat ; 

 When hot, don't give me drink or grain ; 

 When cold, don't stand me in the rain ; 

 Batten my stable warm and tight, 

 And see that it's kept clean and light; 

 In winter, blanket close and bed me deep ; 

 And you'll find I'll pay you for my keep. 



