This week has started with a year brand new,
So here is the Eve of Burrito, Part II.
The day began as I walked through the gate,
Opening the Chimp House not a second late.
In this community lives magnificent beings,
When you meet them you’re overcome with feelings.
But this day in particular I’m looking one,
His name starts with a B and he likes to run.
I head through the door and who do I see?
Why, it’s one of my other friends, Mr Willy B.
“Hey you human! I am glad you are here!
There is a peanut out of reach, right over there!”
“Here you go friend,” I say with a smile,
“I wonder if you could help me all the while?”
“I might, but make it quick!
I have neighbors to rile up and doors to kick!”
Willy B is a big mighty man,
So without hesitation, I told him my plan.
“I’m looking for someone whose name starts with a B,
You’ve met him before, though it was not meant to be.”
He looked at me with a stern look on his face,
Then looked around to survey the entire place.
“Ah yes, I know such a person,
They are in the mezzanine, but they can be a diversion.”
Off I went, to the ladder I climbed,
I peeked my head over and who did I spy?
“My sweet Honey B, it’s great to see you,
Could you help me find another friend too?
He’s wild and crazy, and spies all day long,
And just loves Giant Kongs!”
“Oh that guy? Last I saw he was in the window,
But he seemed like he was on the go!
It was nice seeing you too, you bum,
Now if you please, I’m quite busy with this gum.”
I race to the Playroom to see my old friend,
But I’m met with a dead end.
The Party Police Enforcement is on patrol,
And she will not let me pass. She is in control.
“Please ma’am,” I beg her.
“I just want to see the fantastic B without causing a stir.”
“You may only pass if you do this one favor.
Let me groom your boots, and enjoy my labor.”
No matter who you seek, you have to appease the boss,
No matter the quest, no matter the cost.
She pays exquisite detail to her grooming,
To keep all boots clean. I’m assuming.
“The one you seek is in the Greenhouse,
He has not been quiet as a mouse.
Laughing and playing all day,
Sometimes it’s too much, so you will pay.”
I thank her for her service and head outside,
I just hope she hasn’t lied.
I open the door to the this indoor-outdoor space,
There was a flash of fur, seemingly in a race!
Bronx cheers, stomping and breathy panting,
His knack for fun is really uncanning!
He swings from the platform to the door.
Could I ever ask from more?
“Oh Bubba!” I exclaim.
“There’s something first I want to proclaim!
Tomorrow is your birthday, you’ll be 39!
At that age, you are looking just fine!
“There will be everything that you enjoy,
So please when you see it all, don’t be coy.
There will be slinkies, blocks, chase and spaghetti!
Things will be thrown around like confetti!”
“That’s nice and all,” he replied.
“I hope to wake tomorrow and not find out you lied.
But that is all for tomorrow, I’m just focused on now!
So get me some snow, before J.B. gets in the plow!”
I abide his request, and give him a snowball.
One is not enough. He wants it all!
After he savors every last bite of the snowy treat,
It’s off the the races, not one I can defeat.
So I hope you all are prepared for tomorrow!
Fun will be had by all, so be sure to follow!
Happy Burrito Eve, everybody!
Some bonus photos of Mave and Dora!
The poetryis define
and I will also say fine!:heart_eyes:
That’s my input to your post. We all love Burrito and wish him the very happiest birthday.
O Chad, I have just read your epic poem aloud. If only I could have elocuted your words to a crowd. Witty and brilliant verse, I am inclined to think (Ergo, sum cogito). As we wait to celebrate the birthday of Burrito.
Thank you Chad, you are a poetic genius!
Merry Burrito Eve 🙂
Hi Burrito. Hoping you have a great day tomorrow. I will be celebrating our birthdays together.
AaahA Now we know why Burrito is your fav!
Happy birthday to you!
Your poem is great Chad, as you listen to them ranting… Of course, as always Mr. B is enchanting. That’s all my input. 🙂 Excited for the big “B”day!
chomping on a bun, sitting in the sun, just waiting for my day to arrive….
So enjoyable! Very talented!
Thanks, Chad! That must have taken you a while!
Can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with! (I mean, it’s hard to top pasta cam, but I still can’t wait!)
Every time I see the words “pasta cam” I think of you Linda. Can’t wait for the celebration.
:blush:How nice to be remembered for something happy! :
Hi Chad! Your Burrito Eve poem is a delightful tradition. Thank you for Part II. I had to go back and read last years post just for fun. And in my search I discovered that on Burrito’s birthday in 2010 MailChimp changed their login page to wish Burrito a Happy Birthday! What a kick. Burrito is such a rock star. Who else gets poems and and custom login pages in their honor?
Please tell Burrito that I can not wait to celebrate *everything Burrito* tomorrow. Let’s eat, run, tickle, laugh, hoot, eat, patrol, run, tug, eat, laugh, and eat some more. But mostly, let’s be so darn happy and appreciative of everything in our lives….especially Burrito! Especially joyful, adorable Burrito.
Thanks again Chad for your ode to your dear friend Mr. B. Made my day.
I didn’t know that about Burrito and Mail Chimp, Kathleen! How cool! I’ll go check it out today!
:smile:That was a brilliant, well done and thankyou!:ok_hand::thumbsup::smile:
Loved it!!! looking forward to the celebration!!!