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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Date: 4/18/2022 12:06:00 PM
this is adorable, terry! i'm still grinning...
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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
Date: 4/17/2022 8:09:00 PM
Good one Terry really cute and fun! Debx
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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
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
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Date: 4/18/2022 12:47:00 PM
Thank you, Connie. always happy to oblige. Terry
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