WOOFing

My dear Mom and Dad I know I set off a big ol' alarm
When I told you this summer I'm off to Canada to farm.

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I worked 9 grueling months in the inner-city

And now I want to see something pretty.

But, "WWOOFing!!!" you screamed - "What in the world is that?!"
"Weeding and camping, is this something you can excel at?!"

Hosts of farmers and volunteers created this world organization
Everything is organic, so rents don't worry about me having constipation

I'll get food and will meet interesting neighbors
All for the cheap price of manual labor.

For 8 weeks I'll be working at farms near Galiano Bay
I wonder if I'm allowed to use DEET spray....?

Now, Ma and Pa, I realize you think this whole idea is strange
Because you know deep down I don't care if my chicken is free range.

Okay, okay, I'll admit it - I am beginning to feel a bit of anticipation
What if they find out I'm an organic phony and just wanted a cheap vacation?!

I guess I'd head south to CA and stay with Hogan
Where I could work on some advertising slogans.

Mom, Dad - perhaps you'd feel better if this summer gig sounded more portentous....
Just tell people in town that I'm becoming a Farmer's Apprentice!