Geronimo and the Donkey.

Geronimo the little Bear,

Was sitting on the beach,

Where wonderful surprises,

Are never out of reach.

He made a lot of castles,

And a lot of fun he had,

But then he met a donkey,

Who looked extremely sad.

"Hello," smiled Teddy kindly,

"What's making you feel low?

Please tell me very quickly,

As I really want to know!"

"I'm hopeless," brayed the Animal,

"My left leg has gone lame,

And now nobody trusts me,

Which is a dreadful shame!"

"I stand here on my own all day,

While all my friends share banter,

But no one even looks at me,

Because I cannot canter!"

His sad eyes misted over,

And he began to sob,

"I might as well give up!" he cried,

"I'll NEVER get a job!"

"Hey, steady on!" laughed little Bear,

"You don't know that for sure,

Some opportunities in life,

Are well worth waiting for!"

"You're very kind," sighed Donkey,

"But they all want someone fit,

My riding days are over,

I'm well aware of it!"

"Oh don't be such a wally!"

Yelled our Geronimo,

"Just be a bit more positive,

And give things one more go.

You'll never get employment,

If you just stand there and cry,

You've got to take some action,

Or life will pass you by!"

"You know," replied the donkey,

"You're absolutely right,

It's time to stop my moping,

And make the future bright!"

 
Bear laughed; "Now that's more like it,

I knew you had more strength,

When I am safely on your back,

We'll ride around at length!"

He climbed up on his new friend's back,

And then he yelled; "Let's go,

The Children are all waiting,

And it's getting late you know!"

"All right, I get the message!"

Said Donkey with a grin,

"Just let me get my bearings,

And stop that dreadful din!"

He ambled around the beach at first,

And sadly no one looked,

Our Hero muttered; "Try to trot,

"We've got to get'em hooked!"

"I'll do my best!" laughed Donkey,

"But please don't hold your breath,

I'm just a sad old fella,

Who bravely cheated death!"

"You're modest too!" grinned Teddy,

"Now get yourself in gear,

Because if we're not careful,

The crowds will disappear!"

The Animal fell silent,

And then he got up speed,

He shouted; "Look, I've cracked it!

I'm very pleased indeed!"

Bear bellowed; It's a miracle!

My chum's leg was so wonky,

But now he's passed his fitness test,

And is an able donkey!"

"Please everybody, grab the chance,

To ride this clever beast,

Because he's been to hell and back,

To say the very least!"

A little girl ran forward,

And said; "I'd like a ride,

You're such a lovely donkey,

And I'll sit on you with pride!"

"My Christian name is Lisa,

You're very, very brave,

And as you do not have a name,

I think I'll call you Dave."

The Donkey was delighted,

To have a name at last,

With Lisa sat upon his back,

The trio set off fast!

They rode along the soft, warm sand,

While everybody cheered,

And all Dave's inhibitions,

Completely disappeared!

Friend Lisa sang a jolly song,

As they went riding by,

But Teddy simply gave a smile,

And looked up at the sky!

But in the twinkling of an eye,

A voice called; "We must go,

I'm sure it's nearly tea time,

Although my watch is slow!"

"Oh goodness me!" cried Lisa,

"This afternoon has flown,

I'll be so sad to leave you,

As fond of you I've grown!"

"We feel the same!" replied her friends,

"But you can come back soon,

For we'll be working overtime,

Especially in June!"

"Okay then", smiled the little girl,

(Who ran towards her mother,)

"I'll see you in the holidays,

Take care of one another!"

They watched her disappear from view, 

Then went back to the stable,

Dave said; "It's mainly thanks to you,

That I'm so fit and able.

I'll always be so grateful,

That you came by today,

Because you showed a bit of faith,

When others walked away!"

"I didn't do a thing!" smiled Bear,

I simply said "Hello",

But it is still amazing,

How confidence can grow.

You were the one who took advice,

And wiped away your fears,

There must be more than sawdust,

Behind those floppy ears!"

"You cheeky thing!" brayed Donkey,

"Now just get out of here,"

But they've still got a friendship,

Which deepens with each year!

THE END.