Ode to a Cow
When life seems one too many for you,
Go and look at a Cow.
When the futures black and the outlooks blue,
Go and look at a Cow.
For she does nothing but eat her food,
and sleep in the meadows entirely nood,
Refusing to fret or worry or brood,
Because she doesn’t know how. …
Whenever you’re feeling bothered or sore,
Go and look at a Cow,
When everything else is a fearful bore,
Go and look at a Cow.
Observe her gentle and placid air,
Her nonchalance and savoir faire,
Her absolute freedom from every care,
Her imperturbable brow. …
So when you’re at the end of your wits,
Go and look at a Cow
Or when your nerves are frayed to bits,
And wrinkles furrow your brow;
She’ll merely Moo in her gentle way,
Switching her rudder as if to say:
“Bother tomorrow! Let’s Live today!
Take the advice of a cow!” …
from The Old Farmers Almanac – 1936 –
The Beauty Around Us 
9 Responses to “Ode to a Cow”
I udderly enjoyed this post!
“Udderly” 🙂 That made me smile.
I couldn’t resist. I do like cows. And your post. 🙂
I like it!
This is an enjoyable post, Linda!
Love the cow photos and the poem! Thanks for sharing.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Aww I love the pics and the poem! Delightful!
This was a moo-ving post and clever too, Linda. Seems there are those of us who can’t resist a pun.
Fun, fun, fun!!! Thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful photos and the witty rhyme. Thanks Linda, have a great week!