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Geronimo Meets a Dynamic Dinner Lady. Geronimo had lived with Jane, For just about a year, When he hurried down the wooden stairs, And grinned “The big day’s here! My satchel’s packed and ready, And my uniform looks cool, So now I simply cannot wait, To join the village School!” “I know you can’t!” his friend replied, “You look extremely smart, But you’ve got to eat some breakfast, Before we make a start!” Bear looked slightly disappointed, But he sat down at the table, Then he ate up all his porridge, As soon as he was able!
When his bowl was finally empty, Jane straightened his new tie, She sniffed “You look so grown up, And jolly proud am I!” “Oh don’t turn on the waterworks!” Teased the impatient Teddy, “We really should get moving, It’s half past eight already!”
“You’re quite right,” smiled the little girl, “I’m very, very silly, Now you’d better do that coat up, Or else you’ll get quite chilly!” “I’ve done that!” sighed our Furry Chum, “Now we had better go, For if you keep on fussing me, You’ll make us late you know!”
They hurried down the country lane, As quickly as they could, And reached the gate at five to nine, Just like he hoped they would. Before he wandered through it, Jane kissed him tenderly, “Enjoy yourself,” she told him, “I’ll be back at ten to three!”
“Don’t worry!” laughed Geronimo, “As things will work out well, “Now I really should be going, As I’ve just heard the bell!” In no time whatsoever, He was sitting with his chums, And working out the answers, To some rather tricky sums!
This kept them very busy, Though it was a lot of fun, And before they even knew it, It was twenty five to one. When the dinner bell rang loudly, Children leapt up from their seats, Yelling “Now it’s time for Burgers, And other tasty treats!”
They hurried out the classroom, Leaving Teddy all alone, He murmured “This is awful, I don’t like it on my own!” By the time he reached the dining room, There was a massive queue, “I’m only three foot tall,” he groaned, “What ever shall I do!”
Feeling ever so unhappy, Our Hero started crying, “I wish I hadn’t come,” he wept, “This lunchtime’s been so trying, Because I am so puny, I cannot see the food, Which has really but a damper, On my very jolly mood!”
“Don’t worry,” said a kindly voice, “I’ll help you if I can, I am a dinner lady, Who’s Christian name is Anne.” The grumpy Bear looked upwards, And saw that it was true, A woman stood beside him, And she was smiling too.
“I’m sorry,” he apologised, “But this is my first day, And all these silly obstacles, Keep getting in my way!” “Don’t worry,” Anne assured him, “Just take my hand and then, I promise I will do my best, To put things right again!”
Teddy grinned “Oh I’m so grateful, You can be sure of that, And it’s also worth a mention, That I really like your hat!” When they went behind the counter, He began to lick his lips, “Oh goody!” he laughed loudly, “I’m a fan of fish and chips!”
“Oh good,” his new friend answered, “I’ll just put some on your plate, But you better join the others, Before it is too late!” In no time whatsoever, Our Chum was tucking in, And when he got some extra chips, He gave a cheeky grin.
“Thanks Anne,” he told her afterwards, “Those chips were really yummy, They helped to fill a massive hole, Inside my empty tummy!” The dinner lady smiled at him, And laughed “Okay my dear, Whenever you’re in trouble, You’ll find me standing here.” Geronimo winked at her, As he hurried out to play, And their very special friendship, Is still going strong today!
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