Geronimo's Harvest Festival.

While staying with his Auntie Marg,

Geronimo the Bear,

Went out into her garden,

And saw a sad sight there.

Sitting underneath the apple tree,

There was a girl so pretty,

Big tears were rolling down her cheeks,

Which was a dreadful pity.

"Hello," smiled Teddy kindly,

"What's making you feel sad?

To sort out all your problems,

I would be very glad."

"I'm Erin," sobbed the little girl,

I've never felt such sorrow,

The others will all tease me,

When I go to school tomorrow!"

"Why's that then?" asked our Furry Chum,

"You look okay to me,

So you haven't got a problem,

As far as I can see!"

"Oh yes I have!" sobbed Erin,

As if her heart would break,

"There's a special harvest Service,

And I can't think what to take!"

"I haven't any money,

So I can't buy much at all,

I'm feeling most upset,

Because I'm heading for a fall!"

Our Friend sat down beside her,

And answered "No you're not,

Because as it so happens,

A great idea I've got!"

"What is it?" asked the little girl,

"Please tell me straight away,

Because one, small suggestion,

Might help to save the day!"

Bear put an arm around her,

"Well it's like this," smiled he,

"I vote we pick some apples,

From this most amazing tree!"

"What a good idea!" beamed Erin,

As she jumped up on her feet,

"I know those tasty apples,

Will go down quite a treat!"

"We'd better ask your Auntie,

If we can pick some Cox's,

Then if she lets us have some,

We'll need some cardboard boxes."

When Marg heard what they wanted,

She gave a friendly grin,

And laughed "This all sounds lots of fun,

So please may I join in!"

Armed with three enormous boxes,

They headed for the tree,

Where the most amazing pickings,

Were there for all to see!

"Good gracious!" Bear cried loudly,

"That's the biggest crop I've seen,

I just cannot get over,

What a bumper year it's been!"

"Get picking then!" Marg chuckled,

"We haven't got all day,

So "Operation Harvest",

Got quickly underway!

Things started very nicely,

But then Erin gave a shout,

She squealed "I'm in a pickle,

So will someone help me out."

"I've done the lower branches,

But the others are too high,

I'd like to pick more apples,

But far too small am I!"

"Don't worry," smiled our Furry Friend,

"It's all in hand you see,

I'll lift you on my shoulders,

And quite okay you'll be!"

"Oh thank you!" beamed the little girl,

"Then I can pick them all,

Your brain is quite enormous,

For somebody so small!"

Perched high on Teddy's shoulders,

More apples were soon picked,

"Just as you said!" she giggled,

"We've got this problem licked!"

"You'll telling me!" Marg answered,

"The Boxes all piled high,

Your schoolchums won't top this lot,

Not matter how they try!"

"I know," smiled Erin broadly,

"But I am not complaining,

It's lucky we have finished now,

Because it's started raining!"

Geronimo cried "Is it?

Then it's time we went indoors,

And since I have been working,

I'd better wash my paws!"

"We all had!" laughed his Auntie Marg,

"I've made some cakes for tea,

And we've got to take these boxes in,

A hard job that will be!"

When the hard work was all over,

They settled down to eat,

"Oh my," sighed Teddy afterwards,

"Those cakes were hard to beat!"

"Yes thank you," said the little girl,

""That was a lovely tea,

I'm also very grateful,

For what you've done for me!"

"I tell you what," she added,

"Why don't you come tomorrow?

I reckon you deserve it,

For stopping all my sorrow!"

"We'd love to!" squealed her special chums,

In absolute delight,

"Because we're both so happy,

That things have worked out right!"

Erin hurried home that Evening,

With a twinkle in her eye,

Because she knew she'd found a gift,

That money couldn't buy!

THE END.

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