THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
May 20, 2006, started out like just any other day,
I looked in horror, poor brave Barbaro, how hard I did pray.
I prayed with all my being, that the horror I had seen 3 times at the track,
would not become another horrible reality, the strength I did so lack.
As I sat in front of the TV, tears running down my face, my head in my hands,
I prayed to the Lord above, please Lord, I hope you are his biggest fan.
Let him live, he’s done nothing wrong, he is just a child,
he will grace this world, not just today, but for a long while.
So many heartaches I have seen at the track,
I needed Barbaro to live, I needed to restore the faith that I lacked.
I held vigil at the University of Penn website, and on Yahoo news,
please let him make it through the surgery Lord, you have nothing to lose.
He will reward you, you will see in good time,
this I am sure of, I would give up my last dime.
Hours of waiting and praying for Barbaro not to lose his fight,
comes the relief I hoped for, he made it through surgery alright.
My vigil continued for all of that night,
hoping and praying he will come out of this, he does have the fight.
Finally the moment of truth had arrived,
I could not believe what I saw, had to wipe my eyes.
Here he comes! Barbaro is walking with Dr. Dean,
such a beautiful sight this was that I had seen.
Look at him! Chowing down that food,
get out of my way Doc, I am hungry, didn’t mean to nudge you, sorry I have been rude.
You see Doc, you made me feel better, how can I ever give thanks,
give me a little time to heal, I will show you some really good pranks!
This is what I seen in the pictures after recovery,
so full of life, so innocent, so much discovery.
There are so many people that I would like to thank,
what you all have given back to this world, could never be put in a bank.
It came from your hearts, it came out of love,
the hero you have given me, forever blessed from above.
Sharon Crumb (Sharonlynn)
10/18/06
