The dark mysterious forest
No, the big, bad wolf did not stalk me
he would not dare, I'm too quick on the draw . . .
meanwhile, I enjoyed what the forest floor offered
up for my delectation
these little dears, though wet, seemed quite happy with their lot
just a big slimy protecting it's young
this little one, no more than an inch across, was looking for
a friend but sadly, there was none about
but this was what I was looking for
just poking up it's head to look about
the parents were not too far away
I do love her frilly petticoat
and with all the darkness about
there was just one little sunbeam lurking . . .
my dog and I walked softly in this hallowed place
our footfall made no sound
our steps no mark at all
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