E2794 Highway 54, Casco, Wisconsin 54205.
This is a tractor tale
of a John Deere A for sale.
Yes, it could be had
with equipment, not too bad.
The deal was consummated.
My check signed and dated.
Never drove a hand clutch.
I’ll get used to the touch.
My grinding of the gears
should have aroused fears.
For home I would head’er,
plow inside the spreader.
Six miles isn’t that far.
My son left with the car.
Everything was going great;
turns you must anticipate.
Milk truck from behind;
hear my left brake bind.
In a circle we swung,
the plow got flung.
Where? Here’s a hint.
Truck has a new ornament.
No more hassle or pillage
until coming to the village.
The funeral home was busy.
I was feeling rather dizzy.
Approaching the corner,
had to stop for a mourner.
Again I hit the brake,
not the clutch, by mistake.
That spreader took a hike
and did the hearse strike.
The engine began to seize.
I was weak at the knees.
As I homeward walked
to myself I frankly talked.
My nerves are just a wreck.
I think I’ll stop the check.
