Now the Farm Has Him

What happened on that farm?

A cow and a chicken and a pig

on Old MacDonald’s Farm

had heard an awful rumor

that Old Mac meant them harm

 

“It can’t be true!” the cow exclaimed,

and the chicken clucked her assent,

but the pig remained disgruntled,

not trusting the farmer’s intent

 

Demanding a meeting with the man

he oinked out accusations,

“We hear you plan to fatten us,

then turn us into rations!”

 

Old MacDonald stammered some,

“Ee…I…Ee…I… oh…”

He kept that cow and hen and pig,

and the song? Well, now you know.

Author's Note

Time for something silly...

Reviews

[Angel]

Pork chops, ham, fried chicken, roast beef, hamburgers, steak...mmmmmmm...
What?

[Rita L. Sev]

Noooo! Well, not from THIS farm anymore; the animals are onto him! ;)

[Angel]

When I was very young, one of my "chores" was to feed my Gramma's chickens. They were not nice birds. They were quite mean, pecking at me and chasing me...besides they smelled horrible!
I liked them much better fried...

[Rita L. Sev]

There was a small farm across the street from my grand parents' house, and I remember the little chickies making their way across the street... very cute. But, I really never had any dealings with farm animals. I'm sure it was not the most fun place to be! :) I'm sure if those chickens had opened their beaks and talked, you might have liked them! LOL!

[Angel]

My Grandfather had one of the biggest dairy farms in the area, right up by Lake Erie. We had cows...strictly milk cows...and chickens. We supplied milk, cream, butter and eggs...and fresh chicken. There were dogs...and a great many cats who kept the rats out of the barns. There was a short period when we had pigs, but my Gramma wouldn't keep them. Pigs will eat anything that doesn't eat them first...including an unwary grandchild...

[John Lauterbach]

I like it - the accusing pig made me think of Animal farm. Had a good laugh at the stuttering too.

[Rita L. Sev]

Of course, it would be the pig. They are very intelligent animals! :) Thanks, John.

[Will]

Oh, I never quite thought of it that way! Highly reminiscent of Orwell's Animal Farm. A light, fun read, Rita. Nicely done!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Will - Animal Farm, a classic! Well, it all began in Old MacDonald's place... ;)

[Will]

It really did. The animals talking really got me thinking of Orwell's work.

[B-poet]

A very catchy and entertaining piece. Great work. An enjoyable write and read. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you much, BP! :)

[Renée]

lol ... yes the animals are ruling the roost !

[Rita L. Sev]

As it should be... :) Thanks, Renee!

[Renée]

ahh do I detect a vegan? ( ; a pleasure !

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Actually, vegetarian. ;)

[Renée]

turnips beware ( ;

[Troy Henson]

So many pieces on here are close to the heart, sad, real etc etc but then you come across this and it makes me laugh. Thank you for this one Rita.....well done.

Regards
Troy

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Troy! Glad this made you laugh!

[Stella Armour]

haha.. i love silly as you know, a brilliant write and made me smile... thank you:o)

[Rita L. Sev]

Glad to give a smile! :) Thank you, Stella

[Aethereal]

This poem was so out of the ordinary that it inspired me to write it in an alternative way. I used some of your words and ideas here in /0/0/ five syllable meter to bring about the following gift poem for you which you may keep as your own:


Farm Rebellion

A hen, cow, and pig
on MacDonald's Farm
heard that his main gig
was to mean them harm.

"Not true!" said the cow.
"That right!" said the hen.
"We're chow!" said the sow,
"Don't trust farming men."

The pig had a plan
to save one and all.
She met with the man
eyeball to eyeball.

The man stammered some,
"E.e...I...E.e...I... oh..."
No harm was to come.
This song, you well know.

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thanks, Aethereal!

[rhythm&blues]

Brilliant and made me laugh, now we all know.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, R&B - glad to give a laugh!

[Marie]

Escellent story. Gives meanng to the song.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Marie - I knew I wasn't the only one who wondered about that song...