Sallee had a pet on the farm,
It was a snow-white ewe;
That’s what they call girl sheep, you know;
But, of course, you already knew.
Sallee gave her pet a name;
Olive seemed to fit her just right.
Sally and that pet of hers
Really were so tight.
Olive followed Sallee
As she did her chores throughout the day;
Then would wander off to grazing
In the fields not far away.
When night would fall on Farmville
All the boys would listen real close
To hear the voice of this pretty girl
Shouting the words they liked the most.
“Olive Ewe – come home to me.”
“Where are you – Olive Ewe?”
“Olive Ewe – I’m waiting here.”
“Come to bed with me – Olive Ewe.”
The plane landed; the text message arrived;
Everything was right on time.
Bob and Sallee had special permission
To get through the security line.
They could hardly wait, standing at the gate;
It felt like destiny; it felt like fate.
They watched lots of strangers with shuffling feet,
Searching for the person they were supposed to meet.
Finally, the last one through the jetway
With the package wrapped in her arms;
The lady from the adoption agency
Smiled a smile full of charm.
Bob and Sallee met their new child
And instantly fell in love;
Delivered from many miles away;
Prayers answered from above.
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