Cow vs. Farmer

By Andrew Moss
3rd grade, San Bernardino County
Mariana School - Suzi Smith, Teacher

One day the farmer heard the cows whispering in the field. He thought maybe they were having a secret cow meeting, but then he thought that seemed so silly so he got back to work. The very next morning there was a knock on the door. He was surprised to open the door and see Alyssa, one of his favorite cows. She needed to talk to him so he invited her inside. They sat down facing each other and began their talk.

Cow: "The other cows and I have been talking and we think a few things need to change around here."

Farmer: "Okay, I'm listening."

Cow: "Every day we cows do the same thing. We get up, walk to the pasture, graze on the grass, and give you 6 or 7 gallons of milk. We decided we want to have more fun around the farm. We want a party every Friday night with "Moosic" and "Moovies." We also want video games in the barn and a swingset and trampoline in the field."

Farmer: "Are you cows crazy? I already do everything for you! I make sure you have lots of food in the silo to eat, lots of water to drink, I help take care of your babies, and give you a place to live. I even cut back your hooves when they get too big and you can't walk."

Cow: "We love the food and the water and we thank you for helping our babies and for our home and for taking care of us, but we deserve more. Our milk helps to make cheese, ice cream, sour cream, butter, cottage cheese, yogurt, and lots of other things. How would you like to eat your cereal with water? Is it too much to ask you to warm up the machines before you put them on our udders? Those are cold!"

Farmer: "Oh brother. Do I have to remind you that you are cows!! I will not do any of those things."

Cow: " Then you leave us no choice Mr. Farmer. We will see you in court!"

With that, Alyssa stomped her hooves out the door. The farmer was left sitting there in shock. Two weeks later they won and he was in the barn and in the pasture installing everything. The cows were happy.