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A Farmer built a chicken coop 
    from extra wood and wire.
To satisfy the pent demand 
    for eggs from many buyers.
He hoped to make some money 
    by giving hens a home.
And keep his Bankers happy 
    by paying back his loans.

But concern was quickly mounting 
    on how to defend the coop.
What force and strict precautions 
    could save this fragile group?
So how to keep those chickens safe 
    from those who wished them harm?
And keep those pesky Bankers 
   from trying to take his farm.

After thinking on it deeply 
    he came upon a scheme.
To hire a beast so full of wrath
     would be his ideal dream.
So he placed an ad on Facebook 
    for a sentry for his yard.
In hopes some fearsome creature 
    would take the job as guard.

First there came a Monkey 
    who was poor and out of work.
With a reference from a job 
    that said he was a clerk.
The Farmer said, 'I do not think 
    you really understand.
A clerk like you will not survive 
    the stress this job demands.'

'If I may take up issue.' 
    the Monkey did reply.
'My last job was more dangerous 
    than my reference did imply.
I had to handle clients 
    where my fearsome nature grew.
To daily handle makeup chores 
    for the Ladies on the 'View.'

The Farmer backed in terror 
    at such a gruesome feat.
But thought the Monkey small in size 
    so could easily be beat.
'You're not exactly what I want,' 
    the Farmer did observe.
'I wish you well in future times 
    and get all that you deserve.'

Next there came a Hippo 
    who lumbered up the walk.
He was out of breath and took a seat 
    and then began to talk.
'Before you point and criticize 
    the things I have achieved.
I survived ten long years herding cattle
    at the New York DMV.

The Farmer was impressed 
    on what the Hippo showed.
As his size was most compelling 
    but he was moving rather slow.
'You're not exactly what I want,' 
    the Farmer did observe.
'I wish you well in future times 
    and get all that you deserve.'

Soon thereafter... a Bear arrived 
    looking strong and monstrous.
But he wasn't sharp and not too bright 
    after spending time in Congress.
'You're not exactly what I want,' 
    the Farmer did observe.
'I wish you well in future times 
    and get all that you deserve.'

Then there came a Penguin, 
    an Ostrich and a Whale.
But none of them were fearsome, 
    so all were told to bail.
His hopes were quickly fading 
    on who to guard his flock?
When up the path standing tall...
    there came a noble Fox.

The Farmer asked him squarely, 
    'Why do you want this job?'
The Fox replied, 'I'd like to help 
    and make sure you're never robbed.
I'm very quick, I never sleep 
    and I'm sure to raise alarm.
You can count on me as I will never fail, 
    I will protect your farm.'

The Farmer paused a moment 
    and thought about a trick.
As the Fox was way too eager 
    and seemed a little thick.
The Farmer said, 'I'll pay you on the morrow 
    a tidy princely sum.'
The Farmer snickered, 'Stupid Fox, 
    tomorrow never comes.'

The Farmer went for supper 
    and thought about his slave.
And looking out the window, 
    the Fox returned a wave.
Was he crooked to cheat the Fox? 
    He silently observed.
Well no matter how the deal's struck 
   ... you get what you deserve.

                  The End


*For those who are interested. I will be posting my cartoon 'Bob's your Uncle' on my home page. A new one will appear every second day.
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