Geronimo and the Haunted House.

The school bell rang out loudly,

At twenty five past three,

And all the children raced outside,

As quickly as can be.

“I know,” squealed our Geronimo,

“I’ll head straight for the wood,

Because I’m sure a lengthy stroll,

Will do me lots of good”

Little Jamie ran right up to him,

And cried “Please don’t go there,

It’s full of spooky beings,

As far as I’m aware!”

“That’s right,” his sister Tanya wailed,

“A haunted house I’ve seen,

It’s home to two old Warlocks,

Who are horrible and mean.”

But to the twins amazement,

Kindly Teddy simply laughed,

“Oh that is utter rubbish,

You shouldn’t be so daft.

I love you both so dearly,

But you must stop talking rot,

I’m going to the woodland,

Whether  you like it or not!”

Worried Jamie looked at Tanya,

And shook his little head,

He hissed “We’d better follow him,

Before he ends up dead!”

“If we let him handle this alone,

I wouldn’t get much sleep,”

And so they followed fearless Bear,

Into the woods so deep!

When they reached their destination,

The twins began to shake,

“Let’s go back,” Tanya whispered,

“This was a BIG mistake!”

But our Furry Chum was not put off,

He told them “Come with me,”

Then led them to the “Haunted” house,

As calmly as can be.

When he knocked upon the little door,

His friends were petrified,

“Please come away,” they begged him,

“We’re better off outside!”

But then the door burst open,

And they gasped in sheer surprise,

Because a sweet old couple,

Stood right before their eyes!

The old woman came straight over,

And kissed Geronimo,

Then she smiled at both the children,

And said a warm “Hello”

“What’s going on?” asked Jamie,

In a voice so weak and small,

“This couple seem quite harmless,

I don’t understand at all.”

“Me neither,” whispered Tanya,

“They look gentle as can be,

And yet I thought a nasty ghost,

Would jump straight out on me.”

“I told you!” Bear assured her,

“You’ll be absolutely fine,

Because dear Rose and Brian,

Are special friends of mine.”

“They’ve been living in this little house,

For years and years and years,

The last thing they would ever do,

Is prey upon your fears.”

The twins felt most embarrassed,

And started going red,

“Oh we are really sorry,

But we’d no idea” they said.

“Oh that’s okay,” Rose answered,

“We all make some mistakes,

Why don’t you come inside my dears,

I’ve just been baking cakes.”

In minutes everybody,

Was busy tucking in,

“These cakes are really yummy,”

Squealed Jamie with a grin!

“He’s right you know,” said Tanya,

Picking up her cup of tea,

“My tummy’s full to bursting,

And I’m grateful as can be!”

As they sat around the table,

They chatted even more,

Then ever so reluctantly,

They headed for the door.

“Nice meeting you,” called Brian,

Wiping something from his eye,

“You’re very entertaining,

And it’s hard to say goodbye!”

“Don’t worry,” laughed the children,

“We’ve had a super day,

Now we’ll go and tell the others,

That you two are okay!”

“Oh thanks a lot,” Rose giggled,

“Now promise you’ll be good.”

Then feeling much more cheerful,

The three friends left the wood!

THE END.