Thundering sounds rise from the hoofs,
as the oxen trods along the dusty trail.
While the children play and walk along,
dad telling them an old Grimm fairy tale.
Walking along beside the team,
to make sure their going straight.
These beast of burden keep on going,
which is why they were so great.
Over mountains across the plains,
they never seemed to mind.
Never tiring they kept on pulling,
this animal gift to mankind.
Many families would never make it,
if not for these mighty creatures.
We read about how they did,
from books and history teachers.
Times are much easier now,
with our big old fancy trucks.
In those days from long ago,
they didn't have the term deluxe.
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