The Farmer and the Fox
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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