How a farmer gets swimmers to exit his pond in a hurry…

I owned a farm for several years here in the Sunshine State
And on this place I built a pond from which to irrigate.
The spot had lots of trees around with shady nooks to sit.
 I put a picnic table there and cleaned it up a bit.

I went to check it out today and much to my surprise
Were ladies skinny dipping in it right before my eyes.
I said I won’t look at you girls as I ate French fried taters.
I just come down here once a day to feed my alligators.

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  • Darla Cooke on Jun 15, 2009

    I bet that did get them out of there in a hurry! :>)

  • goodselfme on Jun 15, 2009

    Great way to get a view. Well composed poem.

  • Sheila M on Jun 15, 2009

    ah Ken I know you took a peek (haha) ~ why were there people on your property? No way, you really don’t have gators in it, do you? Made for a funny poem=)……now see you got me thinking this could be real? Story?

  • Tanya Wallace on Jun 15, 2009

    Great perception Ken.I bet those skinny dippers got out really fast.lol As always serious with a humourous twist.Nicely done.

  • Cynthia Bartlett on Jun 15, 2009

    cute! enjoyed it.

  • ladybaby on Jun 15, 2009

    Who knows what you will find in your pond> LOL Nice little story. I like the humor. I’m assuming that there really aren’t any alligators.

  • DA Cournean on Jun 15, 2009

    This was so amusing! I like the way you tied it all together. I don’t think I’ll be coming down for a swim though. Not unless I bring lots of fries!

  • Mr Ghaz on Jun 15, 2009

    That was nice and very attractive poem..I LOV it..Well presented too..Thanx for sharing.

  • Ruby Hawk on Jun 15, 2009

    Ken, You out did yourself on this one. A catchy last line. LOL

  • Daisy Peasblossom on Jun 16, 2009

    Oh, my! That was wonderful. I remember the late ’60’s when one of the big protest things was “why should farmers get to fence in nature”. I always thought a close encounter with a ram or bull would get the point across…alligators is absolutely priceless!

  • kate smedley on Jun 16, 2009

    Very funny poem, nice work Ken.

  • Deep Blue on Jun 16, 2009

    To bad for those skinny beauties to be fed to the crocs.

  • swatilohani on Jun 16, 2009

    different and appealing

  • Sarah on Jun 16, 2009

    A snapping good time was had by all then x

  • Lostash on Jun 19, 2009

    I love your sense of humour!

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