Cowboy Accidentally Joins Vegan Rodeo, Rides Kale Instead of Bull

Old Dusty strolled into the ring,
Expecting hooves and ropes to fling.
But what he found was tofu beasts,
And oat milk served at all the feasts.
No bulls, no steers, no wranglin’ brawl,
Just yoga mats and quinoa stalls.
He saddled up a pile of kale,
It mooed in protest, weak and frail.
The crowd all clapped in silent cheers,
While cowgirls braided tofu spears.
“Y’all sure this ain’t some hippie con?”
He asked, but they just carried on.
The rodeo queen wore hemp and dread,
Declared, “Meat’s murder, ride greens instead!”
The prize was soap made from goat’s regret,
And Dusty hadn’t showered yet.
He tried to rope a cauliflower,
But fainted from its vegan power.
Now he’s famous down in town,
As the cowboy who broke lettuce down.
He still walks funny, bless his spine,
But swears off salads every time.

Alan Nafzger (editor@bohiney.com)

Last Updated on July 7, 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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