Greener

She stood there and slooshed on the grass at her feet
She’d have to move forward before she dared eat
She walked a few paces to discover that
Some other cow had left a foul splat

Wherever she looked there was piddle or poo
And that was the moment she knew what to do
She looked at the grass which was drying and brown
She might well have cringed but a cow cannot frown

She went to the river to drink some clean water 
Across it, the farmer, his wife and his daughter
Live in a house with a lush green lawn
The greenest she’d seen since the day she was born

But why should she settle for this frazzled field
When over the river, a bounteous yield 
Well she had to go where she had to go
And then in the water was hit by the flow

She struggled against it, her progress was slow
But she battled on to where green grass does grow
Why should the farmer keep it to himself
When cows were the subject of all of his wealth

The river was raging, the current was strong 
She aimed for the lawn so she didn't go wrong
And finally clambered the opposite side
Astounded she’d managed a river so wide

She pushed herself out and up onto the bank
And looked back across to where the grass stank
She’ll savour this green grass for all it is worth 
She took her first mouthful...
Yuk...
Astroturf!
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Wolf Avatar
July 1, 2021 at 8:54 PM
Perfect! You scored the winning touchdown with this ending, Terry! Just hilarious! ~ Bessie
Flood Avatar
July 2, 2021 at 3:36 PM
A classic case of knowing the last line before the first was written. Glad you enjoyed, Gershon. Terry
Buehler Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 4:26 PM
Well, it was greener, at least. Thank you for the smiles this fun story brought, Terry. :D
Flood Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 5:18 PM
Thank you, Evelyn. So glad you enjoyed. Terry
Bauer Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 1:55 PM
terry - you are an absolute master at telling a story in rhyme and your ending absolutely cracked me up! i did not see it coming at all. i also love "slooshed on the grass at her feet." did you make up that word? it's fantastic!
Flood Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 2:49 PM
Hi, Ilene, thanks for your generous praise. I’d love to take credit for the word ‘sloosh’ but it’s a real word meaning to (for example) clean down with a gush of water. I guess I can claim credit for its use in this context, but that might be pushing my luck. Glad you enjoyed so much. Terry
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June 30, 2021 at 11:23 AM
The perfect surprise ending, Terry...nice rhyme, too. I loved your story in rhyme. A FAV for me!!!
Flood Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 12:40 PM
Glad you enjoyed this, Milt. And thanks for the fave. Most grateful. Terry
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 7:07 AM
What an ending. Delightful write, great imagery.
Flood Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 12:42 PM
Thanks, Rama. So pleased you enjoyed. Terry
Cunningham Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 5:30 AM
Lol, love the punchline Terry. Hope your week is going okay. Tom
Flood Avatar
June 30, 2021 at 6:04 AM
Thanks Tom. Inspired by my own comment on Andrea’s ‘When I Think About The Could-Have-Beens’. Funny where ideas spring from. Glad you enjoyed. Terry
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