An Ode to the Donkey Den

Welcome to the Donkey Den,

Of my many, many homes

Where 24 loving cats

And the six dogs do roam

Where the gun-slinging sheriff

Seems to hold the place down

While the deputy Juan

Runs around...and around.

You hear the ribbiting frogs

When you walk to and fro

Whilst travelling volunteers

They come and they go

But don't be mistaken

With this transient town

To think that the charm

Isn't here to be found

For sun-kissed beach lovers

Sand stretches around

For the kite surfing cowboys

The wind rarely dies down

For the fun lovers, mischiefs

And chaos creators

A feline reward is given

To sly perpetrators

For the homesick travellers

Or those used to big tribes

The shared cooking and dining

Will provide family vibes

For the times that you fancy

A change of four walls

A dance or a movie

Drinks in short or in tall

You can walk the sandy road

To the cool friendly tavern

Where the best pizza is served

By the ship's friendly captain

You will never get stuck here

For conversations or smiles

Music is yours for the choosing

Well...Once in a while

If you happen to be passing

This Ecuadorian eve

Then don't come just to look

Instead, to give and receive

For friendships, you'll form

And fun will be found

Though your feet may barely

Touch the heated ground