Thankyou Bern. Now this can be enjoyed, methinks, by pig antagonist and pig afficienado alike.... I think this may qualify for "Best of Pig Posts" or something similar... congratulations! On 1 Oct 99 at 11:09, Bernard Shaw wrote: > All the talk of pigs has got me at it here is my Porky tale for you all > Bern. > > Porky > > I think that I will call you Porky, > > Because you are so nice and fat. > > I will dress you in pyjamas, > > And Grand-dad's old top hat. > > In my Sister's pram I will push you down the street, > > We will say good morning to every-one we meet. > > Your manners are appalling you really must not squeak, > > If you grunt as we pass the Butchers, > > I am sure he will not speak. > > So behave yourself young Porky, for this will never do, > > To squeak and grunt at people, it's not like the real you. > > Why do you always shudder when we speak of ham and eggs, > > We buy these from the farmer, the one with the big fat legs. > > You are very ignorant, Yes Porky you are a fool, > > So starting from tomorrow you must go to school. > > One thing you must know it pays to be good, > > Just listen to the teacher like a good Porky should. > > If you really learn all that a pig must know, > > There is every chance; for you to grow and grow. > > When you are fully grown and are really nice and big, > > Porky I will break it to you gently that you are just a PIG. > > Bernard Shaw. > > > http://members.teleweb.at/bernard.shaw/poetry.html > [log in to unmask] > > If your face wants to smile,Let it, > If it doesn't make it. > Thanks again, my face wants to smile and did... A former pig farmers kid ......... murray 55 / 49 / 38?? [log in to unmask]