John Freeman Poet Rhyme

The Tale of a Pig's Tail

When I was young living on a farm,
My pig gave me cause for great alarm.
Me pig grew, I fed her in a trough.
She got so fat her tail popped off.
Oh mom oh dad what shall I do,
What form or remedy shall I pursue.
My dad said son I know not what,
Are the options you have got.
So I got me a hammer and a nail,
And I made that pig a wooden tail.
Some tails are lost, some tales are born,
Look not on your plate for this pigs loin.

For Ruben!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Line Gauthier August 21, 2017 at 9:08 AM SO FUNNY. Can't wait to read to my husband who has a great love for pigs. He'll want this read to him every night as a bedtime story ! Adorable poem. Love it. Thank you so much for sharing this gem.

Izzy Gumbo October 31, 2009 at 8:49 AM lol! this is super cute! wonderful read! Thanks for your visit and kind comments also my friend. Always good to read you. :)

Jay Loveless October 15, 2009 at 9:03 AM lawl this is cute and funny ^^ nice job xo Raiin

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet October 2, 2009 at 2:44 PM This was a terrific read and we raise pigs so I can imagine a pig with a wooden tail.Really enjoyed this one.Thanks so much for the comment on my poem.Teresa

Adell Foster October 1, 2009 at 6:32 AM LOL, you have told a very humorous tale indeed my friend. Excellent imagery marvelous flow, it is a joy to have read for you and I thank you John Moses, for making me smile, I appreciate your wonderfully insightful comments on my poems as well. :-) God Bless, Always, Adell

Joyce Johnson September 9, 2009 at 10:14 PM This is a cute one and a surprise after your other more eloquent poetry. But I enjoyed it. Thank you for reading min. Love, Joyce

Elaine George September 9, 2009 at 10:55 AM I am still laughing. Thank you for sharing. Lainie, and thank you for your kind comments.

Sue Mason September 4, 2009 at 10:48 AM Cute write here John! Glad you've brought your talents to PoetrySoup ...

James Fraser August 30, 2009 at 10:41 AM Made me chuckle John, kool write>>James

Iolanda Scripca August 29, 2009 at 6:49 PM What a cute tale/tail, Moses!!! I'm hungry for a Reuben sandwich now :). Anyway, thank you for your comment to my "Flower Shop Remodeled" Love, Iolanda

Yoni Dvorkis August 28, 2009 at 7:16 PM brings Animal Farm by George Orwell to mind for some very obscure reason Moses. Those pigs got fat too, not sure if their tails popped off but even if they did, they were too busy walking around on two legs like their previous human masters for anyone to notice. In fact not having a tail would probably help them convince the other animals in the barn that they are in fact human, the new leaders. Good book if you haven't read it yet John. This is cute. I hope Ruben enjoyed his pork chops. -Yoni

Carrie Richards August 28, 2009 at 4:07 PM Thanks for a good laugh today!! :) ~ Carrie

Brian Strand August 27, 2009 at 12:48 AM thanks for your welcome comments today John.Rgds Brian

James Marshall Goff August 26, 2009 at 9:54 PM much fun! Moses! and thanks for your always welcome comments! jimmy james

Sabrina Huggins August 26, 2009 at 4:15 PM This is adorable! I love it! Thanks for the comments!!...Sabrina

Lord R. E. Taylor August 26, 2009 at 8:16 AM This is so cute and sweet! I loved it

James Peranteau August 25, 2009 at 6:22 PM Very creative John,...a poem to ponder, and and laugh at !!! ty for the humor ! james

Brian Strand August 25, 2009 at 8:32 AM John ,thanks for your welcome comments today.Rhgds Brian

Diane Christian August 25, 2009 at 6:42 AM aww a great poem, i'm glad the tail did not drop off for real, thanks for your kind comments God bless you from diane

Michael Jordan August 23, 2009 at 9:33 PM John this poem had a wonderful flow that seemed to just sit ya there on the farm - Great job on this - God Bless, MJ

John Loving Iii August 23, 2009 at 3:48 PM this reminds me of that show. "are you smarter than a fifth grader" i have your answer. jhl

Carol Sunshine Brown August 23, 2009 at 8:51 AM Light and funny dedication to a wonderful poet. Thank you for sharing it John. Love, Carol

Brian Strand August 23, 2009 at 12:39 AM Nice one John.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments.

Charmaine Chircop August 22, 2009 at 11:57 PM ow yes the tender part of the pig is always the best part.....im sure Ruben will choose the loin part :)well penned--funny too--thanks for the laugh--charma

Carolyn Devonshire August 22, 2009 at 9:11 PM Wickely funny, Moses. I see Ruben had a great laugh, too! Love, Carolyn

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