An Australian poem, with safety message

aiwoz · 25-01-2008, 09:01

An Australian poem.

The sun was hot already - it was only 8 o'clock
The cocky took off in his Ute, to go and check his stock.
He drove around the paddocks checking wethers, ewes and lambs,
The float valves in the water troughs, the windmills on the dams.

He stopped and turned a windmill on to fill a water tank
And saw a ewe down in the dam, a few yards from the bank.
"Typical bloody sheep," he thought, "they've got no common sense,
"They won't go through a gateway but they'll jump a bloody fence."

The ewe was stuck down in the mud, he knew without a doubt
She'd stay there 'til she carked it if he didn't get her out.
But when he reached the water's edge, the startled ewe broke free
And in her haste to get away, began a swimming spree.

He reckoned once her fleece was wet, the weight would drag her down
If he didn't rescue her, the stupid sod would drown.
Her style was unimpressive, her survival chances slim
He saw no other option, he would have to take a swim.

He peeled his shirt and singlet off, his trousers, boots and socks
And as he couldn't stand wet clothes, he also shed his jocks.
He jumped into the water and away that cocky swam
He caught up with her, somewhere near the middle of the dam

The ewe was quite evasive, she kept giving him the slip
He tried to grab her sodden fleece but couldn't get a grip.
At last he got her to the bank and stopped to catch his breath
She showed him little gratitude for saving her from death.

She took off like a Bondi tram around the other si d e
He swore next time he caught that ewe he'd hang her bloody hide.
Then round and round the dam they ran, although he felt quite puffed
He still thought he could run her down, she must be nearly stuffed.

The local stock rep came along, to pay a call that day.
He knew this bloke was on his own, his wife had gone away
He didn't really think he'd get fresh scones for morning tea
But nor was he prepared for what he was about to see.

He rubbed his eyes in disbelief at what came into view
For running down the catchment came this frantic-looking ewe.
And on her heels in hot pursuit and wearing not a stitch
The farmer yelling wildly "Come back here, you lousy bitch!"

The stock rep didn't hang around, he took off in his car
The cocky's reputation has been damaged near and far
So bear in mind the Work Safe rule when next you check your flocks
Spot the hazard, assess the risk, and always wear your jocks

BeautUtes

lukey99 · 04-05-2008, 19:39

good one

bundy_lad_1980 · 04-05-2008, 20:52

lol gold mate

Octiris · 05-05-2008, 08:18

Me sentí justo en el camino!
Camine por sus tierras......
Gracias!

BeautUtes

Cowgirl Ally · 05-05-2008, 09:43

Mate i havent heard a good aussy poem like that in ages top s@$#

Burgs · 05-05-2008, 11:23

good one

mickey · 05-05-2008, 14:28

love it

25-01-2008, 09:01	#1 (permalink)
aiwoz Status: Old Farts Ute Club Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cannington Posts: 119 Rep Power: 2	An Australian poem, with safety message An Australian poem. The sun was hot already - it was only 8 o'clock The cocky took off in his Ute, to go and check his stock. He drove around the paddocks checking wethers, ewes and lambs, The float valves in the water troughs, the windmills on the dams. He stopped and turned a windmill on to fill a water tank And saw a ewe down in the dam, a few yards from the bank. "Typical bloody sheep," he thought, "they've got no common sense, "They won't go through a gateway but they'll jump a bloody fence." The ewe was stuck down in the mud, he knew without a doubt She'd stay there 'til she carked it if he didn't get her out. But when he reached the water's edge, the startled ewe broke free And in her haste to get away, began a swimming spree. He reckoned once her fleece was wet, the weight would drag her down If he didn't rescue her, the stupid sod would drown. Her style was unimpressive, her survival chances slim He saw no other option, he would have to take a swim. He peeled his shirt and singlet off, his trousers, boots and socks And as he couldn't stand wet clothes, he also shed his jocks. He jumped into the water and away that cocky swam He caught up with her, somewhere near the middle of the dam The ewe was quite evasive, she kept giving him the slip He tried to grab her sodden fleece but couldn't get a grip. At last he got her to the bank and stopped to catch his breath She showed him little gratitude for saving her from death. She took off like a Bondi tram around the other si d e He swore next time he caught that ewe he'd hang her bloody hide. Then round and round the dam they ran, although he felt quite puffed He still thought he could run her down, she must be nearly stuffed. The local stock rep came along, to pay a call that day. He knew this bloke was on his own, his wife had gone away He didn't really think he'd get fresh scones for morning tea But nor was he prepared for what he was about to see. He rubbed his eyes in disbelief at what came into view For running down the catchment came this frantic-looking ewe. And on her heels in hot pursuit and wearing not a stitch The farmer yelling wildly "Come back here, you lousy bitch!" The stock rep didn't hang around, he took off in his car The cocky's reputation has been damaged near and far So bear in mind the Work Safe rule when next you check your flocks Spot the hazard, assess the risk, and always wear your jocks __________________ aiwoz Life is not a rehearsal!

04-05-2008, 19:39	#2 (permalink)
lukey99 Status: Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Diamond Creek Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	Re: An Australian poem, with safety message good one

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Octiris Status: Hardcore Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Valencia, Venezuela Posts: 2,334 Rep Power: 6	Re: An Australian poem, with safety message Me sentí justo en el camino! Camine por sus tierras...... Gracias!

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Cowgirl Ally Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back home in good old Mildura!!! Posts: 297 Rep Power: 1	Re: An Australian poem, with safety message Mate i havent heard a good aussy poem like that in ages top s@$# __________________ YA GET THAT ON BIG JOBS! IT WASEN'T ME!!!! NA IT WAS ME!!!! I Dont Get Drunk, Just Socially Excited!!!!!!!!! ROUGH AROUND THE EDGES!!!

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Burgs Status: Beaut Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narangba Posts: 575 Rep Power: 2	Re: An Australian poem, with safety message good one __________________ You can ride a horse to water but you cant drive a UTE to petrol when shes empty

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