Peter Vetranoas Pony Ride is a return to what Laurence Boldt calls athe simplicity of the child to once again see and appreciate the joys and mysteries of this life.a On this pony ride, you will meet so many of the individuals, past and present, real and imaginary, who have swirled the joys and mysteries of one authoras life. PONY RIDE Poor Pony I feel so sorry for you- I mean, your day is almost througha] Your last time around the little dirt track And J o h n n y on your backa] Yeah Pony youare right- He looks so silly with that cowboy hat- Naha]heas not a real cowboy-heas too fata] Heas a real brat too-even in school- I wish Uncle Pete would tell him to stop kicking you. Well, Pony, what can I saya] Almost at the end of your long day- Iam sure, back at home, a good rubdown, probably a full bag of oats, Maybe even a sugar cube or two Waiting for youa] Just think about it, Ponya] When this pony ride is through.