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Sunday, December 4, 2011

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-Dedicated To My Fellow Pet Rescuers-

Inspired By The Disney Song,

‘A Pirate’s Life For Me’

And Our Recent Late Night Efforts

To Help An Injured Cat In The Woods;

And Probably Imbibing Too Much Hooch,

It’s Getting Awfully Darn Cold Out Here

Yo ho, yo ho, it’s a trapper’s life for me,

The abandoned dogs and cats, our loot.

Drink another hot toddy me 'earties, yo ho.

We trap pets, when others don't give a hoot.

So drink up me ‘earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, it’s a trapper’s life for me,

We hide in bushes, all hours of the night.

Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

For the abused pets, now filled with fright.

So drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, it’s a trapper’s life for me,

We try to help animals, that others won’t.

Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

We care for homeless orphans, others don’t.

So drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

We're ordinary folks, just tryin to help out,

Unlike politicians, not knaves and villains,

Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

We do what we can, in weather that’s chillin.

So drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

We're beggars and blighters and ne'er do-well cads,

Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

Aye, but we’re loved by all the mangy dogs and cats.

So drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, it’s a trapper’s life for me.

Tonight, some of us will be at a cemetery,

Attempting to trap a starving dog there;

So little time, so many abandoned pets,

And not enough people, who really care.

If You Have Any Pet Rescuers

On Your Christmas List,

Hot Chocolate or Some Rum,

Make a Wonderful Holiday Gift.

©December 2011, Mr. Ed

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Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on July 27, 2018

Wonderful poem. I am clearly on your side concerning unattached dogs, especially. Thank you for doing the work in rescuing these poor, afraid animals. Thank you very much.

Reviewed by Ray { The Great Canadian Buzzard }

Reviewed on July 24, 2018

This old Buzzard enjoyed the Poem Mr. Ed.
When it gets cold here in the North land I'll drink some Rum and think of you my friend.. :)

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on December 5, 2011

Good thoughts, Dad! Think we've all got Pirates on the brain today (all Depp's fault!) but think you and your noble friends are more the Crowe and Robin Hood of impoverished animal needs, don't you?! :)) xx

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on December 5, 2011

Giggle! Loved this!!! And the music is awesome!

Anna

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on December 5, 2011

Wonderful! Yes, bottoms up, and you have just reminded me to get going on making my rum balls!

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on December 4, 2011

Give me your address. I'll send you a case. p

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on December 4, 2011

A clever little ditty!! *Mr. Ed*
bottoms up!!!

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on December 4, 2011

Ma says no more rum for you as you already drink too much, so that gallon jug I bought for you for Christmas will go to Ma & me...Jurseeeeeeeeeeeeey

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Reviewed on December 4, 2011

Brill work.
When I read the title I thought it may have been... ...An actors life for me...

Reviewed by Laura Fall

Reviewed on December 4, 2011

A heartwarming poem written so wonderfully and meaningful well done indeed Laura

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on December 4, 2011

Yes keep warm inside and outside, you do your best work this way as always, a great happy combination of all things in good spirit, Bless ya! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on December 4, 2011

keep up the good work ... and keep warm ...

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on December 4, 2011

Great story-poem, Ed; enjoyed!~

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on December 4, 2011

Love the mix of levity and seriousness,
Ed; yes, it is possible to enjoy ourselves
and have a wee bit of indulgence
while doing good work.

John

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