Pet Costumes

Ma dressed the pig as Elvis one fall,
He oinked “Thank ya” and stole the hall.
Our dog wore a tutu and tiny shoes,
Danced in circles and peed with cues.
Pa made a hat for the rooster’s head,
Now he crows with rhythm and disco instead.
Granny stitched a bonnet for the goat,
He ate it, then chewed Ma’s petticoat.
We wrapped the cat in pirate gear,
He clawed the mayor and drank his beer.
The cow wore a cape on Halloween,
Flew through a fence and caused a scene.
Tried to dress the mule like Uncle Fred,
The mule sued for slander and kicked the shed.
Even the fish got a tiny crown,
Now he floats regal while upside-down.
We love our pets in ruffles and lace,
Even when they poop in a sequin case.

Alan Nafzger (editor@bohiney.com)

Last Updated on May 13, 2022 by Alan Nafzger

By Alan Nafzger

Professor Alan Nafzger is the publisher of Farm.FM, writing from Wichita Falls, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. in political science with a focus on rural policy and agricultural economics, a master's degree in public administration emphasizing rural development, and a bachelor's degree in political science. Over a dual career spanning 57 years, he has taught rural policy, agricultural economics, and county administration while managing a family operation that includes farming, ranching, and dairy. The classroom and the farmstead keep each other honest: he writes about the policies he has studied and the cattle, crops, and milk checks he has actually had to live with.

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