The Magic Forest (Part One)
If you come you will see things, you'll never forget,
I can take you to see a Gnu I once met.
He's really quite friendly, and very astute,
He speaks fluent Urdu, and plays on a Lute.
Then there's the Hippo, who's thoughtful and quiet,
Who will only eat Chocolate, when he's on a diet.
I can show you all this, and a jolly sight more,
But you need to decide that you're coming for sure. You needn't be worried, or even afraid,
When I show you the house that the Crocodile made,
If we're very respectful, and don't make a noise,
He might let us go in, and get out all his toys.
He's very religious, and prays quite a lot,
But it's mainly for Dinner, and preferably hot.
There are wonderful things there, for us both to see,
So what do you think, are you coming with me? I went there last Tuesday, which fortunately,
Is the day they all visit the Hamburger Tree.
You can get what you want, and you don't have to queue,
But it's better to get there, before the Gnu.
He has Ice-Cream, and Nuggets, and Bacon and Cheese,
So you'd better be quick, if you want one of these.
I don't think that you're Veggie, from what I can see,
So we will not go hungry, if you come with me. We can call on the Tiger, who's very well read,
He has plenty of Books, which he keeps by his bed.
He buys them at Boot-Sales, and Secondhand Shops,
I think that his favorite, is 'How to cook Chops'.
He's really well-mannered and very polite,
He wears a Top-Hat, when he's hunting at night.
So when we arrive there, we'll see if he's in,
That's if you've decided, and we can begin. We'll miss all the fun, if we don't go soon,
We could call on the Bear, who might play us a tune.
He plays the Piano, although he's tone deaf,
But he does know his Crotchets, from his Treble Clef.
He stands up when he plays, so he's able to dance,
It's a sight not to miss, if we do get the chance.
Just think of the wonderful things we can do,
In this Magical place, if there's me and there's you. I think the Green Lion's the one who's in charge,
He has very sharp claws, and his teeth are quite large.
But he's not very fierce, in fact, he's quite kind,
So if I take you with me, I'm sure he won't mind.
But you must keep it secret, you must never tell,
If the Grown-Ups find out, they will play merry hell.
Now the choice is all yours, it's not up to me,
But you've taken so long that I'm off for my Tea! ! !
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