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Run! Bessie! Run! (a true story)
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Run! Bessie! Run! (a true story) |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Based on a true story: http://www.cincypost.com/2002/feb/26/cow022602.html *** The herd moved restlessly as the men pushed them on Crowded in a corral On cool morning before dawn Bessie dared look up from the butt at the end of her snout she saw a sight so terrible she wished that she could shout! There at the front of the herd Was a man with a cattle prod Pushing each cow forward To a man with an electric rod turning sideways in the pen Bessie felt a sudden shudder She knew she had to leave To save her cowly udder Delicately she moved around Til she faced the sun in the east Slowly she moved through the herd She became a determined beast At the edge of the crowd She saw to her dismay A fence stretching six feet up And thought ‘no way, no way’! Bessie turned to go back To the other cows in the yard Then she heard a mighty THWACK Her blood chilled and turned to lard Gathering her courage She took a flying leap And over the fence she flew Landing there in a heap. Quickly she rose to find She was on the outside of the rail She ran as fast as a bovine could And hoped her lungs wouldn’t fail The brambles they were thick They scratched and pulled her fur But Bessie was determined No one would make a burger out of her Run! Bessie! Run! She heard As children shouted in glee So she tottered off in pursuit Of peace and harmony The police and factory workers Joined in the escapee’s race But Bessie somehow eluded them Much too the men’s disgrace! Run! Bessie! Run! She heard From the old man on the bench So Bessie continued to run Jumping over a sewer trench For twelve days Bessie survived On the plants in the midtown park The freedom that she felt now Was more than a moment’s lark. One night, in need of a friend Bessie saw cowsin a clearing Then she felt a sting in her rump And heard the sound of cheering Run! Bessie! Run! She dreamed As the tranquilizer flowed in her Drifting off,her only thought was “I hope I’m not someone’s dinner!” The town was so impressed With Bessie’s bovine agility They gave her a big parade And a gold key to the city Bessie lives behind a mansion Grazing slowly on sweet new grass And though her escapades were renowned She was just glad to save her ass! |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now I have heard of everything! Great job on a news story Sharon, and very, very funny  ~* Imagination is more important than knowledge *~ |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Hehehe...lovely poetic tribute to another Olympic champion...though hurdles and the high jump aren't for another 2 years. Zounds..a cow clearing a 6' fence? I am amazed. Wonderfully humorous poem, PdV, about a humorous incident. Just hope after all that news coverage, Bessie doesn't get sent back to the slaughterhouse. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Well done Sharon! I watched this story on the news and had to laugh. Hope they let her live a long and peaceful life. Good stuff. Nancy. ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Thank you so much for the laughter you have brought me this night. This is great! ThisDiamond |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
bovine bessie you rock and this is a delightful cow's tale |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh wow, Sharon! This is a wonderful story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I am glad Bessie was saved. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I read this earlier today and thought it was inspirational!!  Thanks for reading. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
It IS inspirational...amazing what we can accomplish with the right incentive! I owe ya so many smiles... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
One that got away from McDonald's...good for Bessie...James |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
It makes me feel guilty to eat a hamburger. Good for Bessie! Nan |
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