The Friendly Carabao

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Part of The Young Citizen: The Magazine for Young People

Title
The Friendly Carabao
Year
1937
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In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
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October, 1937 THE YOUNG CITIZEN 265 The Friendly Carabao There's an old friend we can't forget, A friend in need; a friend in deed So big and strong yet meek and tamed, Ugly, black, yet a perfect friend. Out in the fields he lends a help, The farmer's company he keeps, Plowing, harrowing all day long From early morn till past sundown. Out of the fields he draws big loads, Through city streets or country roads, Trudging slowly, he ne'er knew What help he gives to me or you. Clumsy and slow yet e'er of use, The friendly carabao we boost. Unheard, unsung, untalked of-still, He serves the farmer with good will. -Lulu de la Paz-Gabrie,'.