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Cows

Well the cows came home
And now I don’t know what to do
Because I have been waiting for them
I thought something magical would happen
But they just kind of sauntered up (only the way a cow can do)
And stood there and mooed. 
At first I was dumbstruck 
But then I decided to dance 
For I had heard from a friend they liked to watch people dance
But I got the same dumbfounded looks from the whole herd
What next…drum solo…of course they would love that
I could see them all swaying and holding lighters in the air 
But alas again no fireworks nothing.
So I went to the barn and they all followed me (kind of spooky)
And I got out some hay and spread it around
And they began to eat
So was that why they came home?
I always heard the old timers say “Till the cows come home.” 
I just never thought it would be so dang boring.
I think next time I’ll just go see a movie and not wait for them.

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Poet Destroyer A Date: 11/26/2013 11:58:00 PM Hi Stephen, , Thank you for spreading and sharing your kindness. You know me I’ will always enjoy stopping by with love and support, no matter if I do not Understand what I am reading at times. I am very grateful and thankful to all who have been supportive of me one way or another. Your heartfelt words are the main attraction of who you are… Thanks for your inspiring visit. ----- Happy Thanksgiving ~ LINDA Login to Reply

Laura Breidenthal Date: 9/9/2013 4:29:00 AM Aww cute. Waiting so patiently for them cows! I can take this to everyday life. Trying just so hard to impress that one person--or heck, even to just try and get their attention somehow! Damn it can be hard! I like your inspiration. Always, Laura Login to Reply

Cherie Thomas Date: 8/27/2013 9:13:00 AM I was so inquisitive to read this poem because, of its title lol..its a fun read because cows seem so non- expressive lol...sometimes we dont think about it much but you made me laugh the humorous way, you bought this herd to life:) ty4sharing Cherie... Login to Reply Stephen Kilmer Date: 8/27/2013 6:09:00 PM Stupid cows! :). Keep me up all night and then nothing. HA! Thanks for the kind words.~Kilmer

Karen Anglesey Date: 8/23/2013 8:15:00 PM Entertaining and very witty. Poking fun at those poor cows and after everything you did for them and they just could not be impressed... nice to read what comes out of your magical mind Login to Reply Stephen Kilmer Date: 8/23/2013 8:20:00 PM Heck I figured if they showed up it was the least I could do. ;). As always thanks for reading and commenting. I look forward to reading more of your great poetry as well ! Kilmer

Gerald Kithinji Date: 8/23/2013 2:13:00 AM I guess they came home because they saw a lioness crouching by... or was it a hyena? Lovely read. Login to Reply Stephen Kilmer Date: 8/23/2013 11:10:00 AM Probably a hyena! Thanks Gerald for taking the time to read and comment.

Poet Destroyer A Date: 8/22/2013 7:15:00 PM Hello Stephen, take it from me, nothing magical happens when the cows arrive. :-). I happen to have a picture frame at my restaurant that reads the phrase (till the cows come home).. LOL, I have it hanging cause I like the puzzle look the customers give when ordering anything made from beef. the poem's absolutely wonderful .. i had fun reading from the first line to last. The first thing to read after finally making time for the soup tonight.. I could never be more satisfied.. always~ LINDA Login to Reply Stephen Kilmer Date: 8/22/2013 7:41:00 PM LInda, Glad you enjoyed it. I bet your customers do have a puzzled look on their faces. I was just having a little fun at the expense of the cows. ;). thanks for your kind words. Kilmer