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

[ANTO]

I love cow and chicken - they ended up becoming big stars after all - thank the Lord they weren't harmed and Babe did okay for himself too.
This is so funny Rita - I love explanations of how songs may have came about - even mad ones..lol
Brilliant
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[Rita L. Sev]

I have always wondered about Old Mac's stammering... now it all makes sense! :) Thanks so much, Anto!

[unsavable_soul]

Love it, where's the cat and dog?
Farms are funny things...

[Rita L. Sev]

Well, we don't worry about a at and a dog on a farm the same way we do the pig, now do we? ;) Thank you!

[ShelleyA]

A good write Rita. It made me laugh. I love your explanation for Old MacDonald's song. Creative and a fun read. Good imagery and descriptives. Flow is good as is the line to line transition and breaks. Good rhythm with nice use of enjambment. Rhyme is good as is the rhyme scheme. Every second/fourth line of each stanza is a nice mix of perfect feminine and masculine end line rhyme that is executed with precision in this piece. Excellent personification of the chicken, pig and cow. Good dialogue emphasizes the feeling of their worry. You have a knack for writing humorous poetry. You do it so well. Well penned and an enjoyable read. Write on!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Shelley! I have always wondered what Old MacDonald meant by those syllables... ;) I appreciate your words!

[ShelleyA]

You're very welcome and my pleasure. Have a great day!

[Angi]

Ha! Love, love this! Made me laugh, Rita! Angi~

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Always glad to give a laugh! Thanks, Angi!

[s y e]

LOL, made me laugh, this was a superb write, Rita - well done, hon! :)

~ Noodle. (͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Miss Noodle! Glad to give a laugh!

[Dr. Wood ?]

right up Hill Street again Rita.....My ALLEY, that is

[Rita L. Sev]

I figured... ;) Glad you enjoyed it!

[quinfinn]

Mary had a little lamb. the doctor was surprised. but when old Mc Donald had a farm, he couldn't believe his eyes! this is very clever! cute! fun......nicely done!

[Rita L. Sev]

Lol! Thank you, Quin.

[quinfinn]

anytime, Rita

[Rogue]

This was delightful and fun, Rita.
I just love your thought process in this.:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Rogue! My thoughts can get pretty far out there... glad you enjoyed this goofy jaunt to the farm!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Very whimsical indeed... appealing to the heart is always the best way.

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you, Dale!