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Sly Ole Fox

Sly red fox sneaking around
The master's great estate
Watching and waiting for one
To open the gate  to  the crate

That housed a hen that was a ten
She was fat and sleek with plenty to eat
Rested, refreshed with leisure complete
That sly ole fox found a spot

Hidden from view so he thought
He watched as the master
Opened the crate door letting
The fat hen  come  out and explore

So that's how to get at that hen
I'll dress up and just pretend
That I am the master of the estate
Then I'll just open the gate

I'll get that hen that is a ten
And for lunch I'll invite her in
But in the pot of stew she will go
She'll make dumplings for me to show

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Chacko Itticheria

October 1, 2009 at 11:53 AM

This looks like an answer to your previous poetry Sara,"what is for lunch".Those sly foxes are everywhere ,they don't say let us live on love.Beautifully written. Best wishes,Chacko

Adell Foster

October 1, 2009 at 11:47 AM

Oh that poor fat hen, i think she had better pay a visit to Ms Jenny and the barnyard gymn before the sly ole fox manages to get in the gate, perhaps dropping from a perfect ten tosomething under a size eight...LOL Sara this is a fantastic read from beginning to end. I thank you for sharing. God Bless, Always ,Adell

Carol Sunshine Brown

October 1, 2009 at 9:03 AM

And you Sara are just as clever as that sly ole fox. ~~~Magnificent Writing~~~ Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

October 1, 2009 at 8:32 AM

How clever that sly fox is, Sara. Another great witty write today! You're on a roll. It was such a pleasure to read this entertaining, humorous write! Love, Carolyn