Winter 2012 - Calpaca

For me and You
By Dave Scroggins
I sit by the window, with coffee in hand.
Looking out across, our small acres of land.
Wondering and pondering, what life we could bring.
Not in summer or winter, but fall and spring.
A cow would be nice, but they are awfully big.
Maybe something smaller, like a fat little pig.
Goats are a possibility, which we should consider.
But I must say no, to this horny critter.
How about a sheep, they are quite nice.
With their warm wool, could bring a good price.
I must find something, with all good traits.
Wary of our fences, and easy on our gates.
And then it came to me, as I took my last sip.
How about an alpaca, they are quite hip.
With their kind disposition, and big round eyes.
Their soft dense fiber and funny cries.
Not too big, and not too small.
Would make these animals, a joy to haul.
We could give those names, like Sampson and Bart.
And feed them each day, from our large hay cart.
We will have many cria’s, and watch them grow.
Giving those lessons, and how to show.
Yes, that is what I intend to do.
Buy some Alpacas, for me and you.
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