Why donkeys?

Donkeys walk down the road.
They carry the load. They pass the
psychic or religious, scenic or secular
things there are to see.

Everyone has a donkey. My own
is rebellious but strong
with immense endurance.
Mothers and men carry children
Mortgages, stones, crosses,
colored blankets, cacti, spouses.

Children carry their families.

The donkey walks up the hill,
around the bend under the load.
He sees many things.
He eats thistles.
He has huge ears and eyes.
He makes a sound like a loud guffaw.
Hee Haw.