by Marshall Begel

“Thailand’s baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng now has an official song…”
—The Associated Press

They come by car, arrive in trains,
They sail by ocean ship-O,
To see the pup who entertains:
Moo Deng the pigmy hippo!

So I composed her special tune—
A charming, winsome trip-O,
And if you want to hear me croon,
Hold up your lighted Zippo.

Now everybody, sing along,
And let it really rip-O!
If anyone enjoyed my song,
Be sure to leave a tip-O.