Animal Crackers by Walter Occleston

Animal Crackers

The Hedgehog

A hedgehog is a funny thing, 'twill curl up tightly in a ring,
Tucked up neatly like a ball, you can't see any legs at all
Looking like it could be dead, can't see its bum or even head.
No elbows, ankles, even knees, but be aware it does have fleas.

The Mouse

A mouse is such a funny thing, it cannot dance or even sing.
It simply stands or runs about, twitching whiskers on it's snout
Making ladies scream and rant, been known to scare an elephant.
Lives around this earthly rock but I've never seen one in a clock.

The Butterfly

So very strange the Butterfly, to see one as it flutters by,
I am happy just to watch, it landing with a gentle touch.
Flutters here, flutters there, I just have to stand and stare.
Not flying straight like any wasp, I can but think that it is lost.

The Pig

I saw a flying pig today, it flew right past me, didn't stay.
I thought they rooted on the ground, never ever soaring round.
Granddad said I'm telling lies, pigs are not seen in the skies.
I hope he sees it very soon, that lovely big hot air balloon.

The Worm

A Worm is such a silly thing, looking like a peice of string.
Can be gardeners' greatest friend but often has a sticky end.
May be used as fishing bait, not a very pleasant fate.
Eating mud, always mucky, could it be, it's just unlucky.?

The Rabbit

The rabbit is an awful bore, it's only skill is making more.
Favorite saying " What's up Doc", sometimes ends up in a pot.
Can be found in kiddies' toys, loved by all the girls and boys.
One thought only has it got, is that why there's such a lot.?

-Walter Occleston -

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