The Plywood Cow ..For Patrick and Wanda's going away party.

THE PLYWOOD COW

I wanted to build you a plywood cow

But when I got started I didn’t know how.

I bought all the paint the wood and the glue 

Then I found out there was much more to do

There’s sketching and sawing and  painting and more

Plus sanding and sealing and holes to bore.

And eyes and ears and udders to add

It seemed like a serious problem I had.

Then I thought maybe I’d buy a real cow

But that  doesn’t fit in my budget right now.

Real cows are fun but take lots of care

And I recently read they’re polluting our air.

So since I can’t buy one or build one for you 

I hope that my other idea will do.

It will be less work and just as much fun

‘Cause I’ll serve it to you well done on a bun.

R D BRUSS

'07