Geronimo and the Forgotten Cuddle.

Poor Jane had got the measles,

And had to stay in bed,

Geronimo looked up at her,

And then he scratched his head.

He sighed “Those spots are dreadful,

And I feel bad for you,

But now I face a problem,

And don’t know what to do!”

“I’ve got to get to school today,

But I am only little,

A trip across the busy road,

Would make my fur go brittle.

With no one else to take me,

I’ll miss my art class so,

This sudden situation,

Has left me feeling low!”

“I’m sick,” his friend retorted,

“I can’t go out like this,

You should be sympathetic,

Now things have gone amiss.

I’ve tended to you often,

And haven’t said a  word,

But now you are complaining,

Which really is absurd!”

Feeling very under valued,

She rolled over on her side,

While sighing “Now be quiet,

Or else I’ll tan your hide!”

Bear knew that she was serious,

So he did just as she said,

And spent the next few minutes,

Just sitting on the bed.

He thought “She can be hard at times,

Of that I am quite sure,”

But just as he reached boiling point,

Somebody rapped the door.

Bored Teddy leapt down off the bed,

And hurried down the stairs,

While saying “I keep missing things,

But no one ever cares!”

But when he opened up the door,

He saw his lovely Nan,

And chuckled “You can help me out,

If anybody can.

Now Jane has got the measles,

I cannot go to school,

And if I miss my art class,

I’ll feel a proper fool.”

“Don’t fret,” smiled the old woman,

“I’m taking you instead,”

And as they hurried up the road,

She ruffled his small head.

While going on their journey,

They counted Autumn leaves,

And when they finally got to school,

Our Chum rolled up his sleeves!

Then he raced into the classroom,

And went to join his chums,

But when his kind Nan turned to leave,

He really got the glums.

“Whatever’s wrong?” she asked him,

“I thought you liked it here,

When we walked through the wooden gate,

You grinned from ear to ear!”

“Of course.” Smiled our Geronimo,

“But something you’ve forgotten,

If I don’t have a cuddle,

I’ll end up feeling rotten!”

The kind old woman chuckled,

And then she hugged him tightly,

“I’ll see you in a little while,”

She told him very brightly.

“Too right you will” Bear giggled,

As she headed out the door,

Then he sat down at his easel,

And worked harder than before!

Then when Bear got indoors again,

Jane smiled “How was your day,

I’m proud that you have earned a star,

It’s very true to say!”

“Oh I am too,” smiled Teddy,

“In fact I feel quite smug,

My special piece of artwork,

Was inspired by a hug!”

Nan’s cheeks began to redden,

And she laughed “Oh goodness me,

I think I’d better leave you,

As it’s time to cook the tea!”

Our hero grinned a cheeky grin,

And showed her out the door,

While whispering “My goodness,

I’ve tons to thank you for!”

The old woman didn’t answer,

She just held him very tight,

And when everything was sorted,

She headed out of sight!

THE END.