Peter had a grumpy cow,
who's skin was dry and old

No matter how hard Peter tried,
she never did as told

She trailed behind to church one day,
to everyone's surprise

It made the congregation cringe,
to see a cow at church

The preacher tried to force her out,
but she did not move an inch

Then everyone stood up to look,
which made poor Peter flinch

Why won't the silly cow just leave?
the congregation cried

Well, I guess she is a special cow,
the minister replied

A/N: My submission for Poets Pub's annual "Biggest Competition Ever" Week 1 prompt (8 in total);  Choose one of the four nursery rhymes below and rewrite the lyrics (Mary had a little lamb, The Queen of hearts, Pop goes the weasel, There was a crooked man).

I chose to rewrite Mary had a little lamb, and here is the original:

Mary had a little lamb,
who's fleece was white as snow

And everywhere that Mary went,
the lamb was sure to go

It followed her to school one day,
which was against the rules

It made the children laugh and play,
to see a lamb at school.

And so the teacher turned it out,
but still it lingered near,

And waited patiently about,
till Mary did appear.

Why does the lamb love Mary so?
the eager children cry

Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know
the teacher did reply