"2009 is the Year of the Ox, a beast of burden that occupies very little space in our literary history. Babe the blue ox has pretty much had to hold it down in that world, so help keep him company by writing an ode to the ox. A poem is probably the most fun way to go, but feel free to write in any style you want. Read more about the year of the ox on Wikipedia."
This article is about the animal: the Oxen.
Or the Ox, as you may only see one in passing.
These beasts of burden are the new school
equivalent of a John Deere 9000 something or other.
Imagine being the newborn tool and device
your beefy mother so proud of the work you will complete.
Cloven feet, horned skull and whips that beat
Beasts of burden I do feel your pain.
I wish you time away from drawing carts and or wagons
and powering machines for grinding grain.
Castration is your only right of passage
from young tool to old fool.
Stay strong brother Oxen!
Your time is soon.
This is your year.
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