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Benjamin Buffalo

Benjamin Buffalo came on my tele show For he had written a book The world’s oldest Buffalo with tales of long ago Gave a retrospective look I asked Benji Buffalo, here’s what I’d like to know Did you know Buffalo Bill He said let the record show that I’m a Buffalo Listen to this if you will Bill was a nice ’en but he herded Bison His rope never wrapped around me For Bison were smaller, us Buffalo, taller But each of us need to roam free On one lucky pass he slapped me on my ass He did have a very warm hand Back then I was thicker but not a lot quicker It turns out I’m sporting his brand

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Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/18/2022 12:06:00 PM

this is adorable, terry! i'm still grinning...

Terry Flood
Date: 4/18/2022 12:43:00 PM

Thanks, Ilene. ‘They’ (historians) reckon that Buffalo Bill almost certainly herded Bison rather than Buffalo. I wouldn’t know… I wasn’t there. Terry

Deb M

Date: 4/17/2022 8:09:00 PM

Good one Terry really cute and fun! Debx

Terry Flood
Date: 4/18/2022 12:46:00 PM

Thanks, Deb. You might have guessed that this was going to be a ‘B’ poem. I felt it’s rhythm was just a little off for kids and it’s content, perhaps a little too grown up. Terry

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/17/2022 7:13:00 PM

I loved your humor in this poem Terry. I needed a giggle and smile and your poem gave it to me. Thank you! Happy Easter! Blessings xxoo

Terry Flood
Date: 4/18/2022 12:47:00 PM

Thank you, Connie. always happy to oblige. Terry