The Year Of The Golden Pig
* This article was actually written about a year ago. The year of the Pig is now coming to an end, and Chinese New Year on Feb 07 will usher in the year of the Rat. The Pig is an animal, as useful as can be An icon of happiness and prosperity They say that the Pig is most intelligent I can vouch that it is not belligerent Pigs are productive and breed like rabbits Though I can’t say much about their mating habits What I like most about pigs is not what they do What I like most about pigs is a bowl of pork rib stew Pigs ear, pig’s tongue, pig's brain and pig’s tummy The last when cooked with white peppercorn is real yummy Pig’s liver, snout, kidney, skin and even pig’s tail Does something good for appetite, they never fail This year it is, the Year of the Pig This year, I think I’ll make it big And the reason is as clear as a Fig For I was born in the year of the Pig Not just any Pig, but a pig of Gold 600 years in waiting, lo and behold The Golden Pig has come to my door Not much...