Geronimo and the Lovely Lesson.

It happened that Geronimo,

Was most fed up one day,

Because he had a problem,

Which just wouldn’t go away.

“It’s just not fair,” he grumbled,

“I cannot do my sums,

And I’ve become a laughing stock,

With all my so called chums.”

“They often point their fingers,

And tell me I am thick,

Ever since this nightmare started,

I’ve had no end of stick!”

His wise Nan gave a knowing smile,

And answered “Poor old you,

But you mustn’t look so worried,

As I know just what to do.”

“Now come with me,” she added,

“And sit down at the table,

I promise that we’ll sort this out,

As soon as we are able!”

The little Bear was doubtful,

And shook his worried head,

But with no other option,

He did just as she said!

“Wait here,” smiled the old woman,

“There’s something that I need,”

And she raced into the kitchen,

At almost lightning speed.

She was back again in minutes,

With a chocolate bar in hand,

“What’s going on?” asked Teddy,

“I do not understand!”

“You will,” Nan laughed so loudly,

“Be patient and you’ll find,

That all your present problems,

Will soon be left behind.”

She took the massive chocolate bar,

And cut it into bits,

While adding “When you’re teaching,

You have to use your wits!”

Our furry chum squealed “Golly,

They look good enough to eat,

And if you let me eat them now,

They’d go down like a treat!”

The wise old woman winked at him.

And then replied “Not yet,

You’ve got to learn a lesson,

That you must not forget!”

She laid ten chocolate pieces,

Upon the wooden table,

And told him “Now please count them out,

As soon as you are able!”

Geronimo leaned forward,

And counted carefully,

At last he got the answer right,

And shouted out; “Yippee!”

Then much to his frustration,

His Nan took two away,

And smiled “How many are there now?

I hope that you can say!”

“Oh gosh,” groaned Teddy loudly,

“I’m hopeless at subtraction,

And when I try to do it,

I get no satisfaction!”

The kind old woman hugged him,

And smiled “Just try your best,

You’re bound to feel much better,

When you’ve got this off your chest!”

Our furry friend leaned forward,

As slowly as he could,

Then counted out the pieces,

Just like he said he would.

In time he cried “I’ve got it!

The answer must be eight,

I never thought I’d say this,

But this lesson’s really great!”

“It’s funny that!” Nan giggled,

“I thought you would approve,

There’s nothing quite like chocolate,

To get you on the move!”

Before you could say tricky,

She’d brought him up to speed,

And told him “Well done darling,

You’ve done very well indeed.

Now I know the constant waiting,

Has been driving you berserk,

But now at last the time has come,

For you to eat your work!

Geronimo grinned broadly,

And giggled “Oh okay,

I think I’ve earned a picnic,

After all I’ve done today!”

He took hold of the chocolate,

And filled his little face,

While grinning “All my problems,

Have vanished into space!”

“I was no good at fractions,

But now I think they’re cool,

So nobody will tease me,

Next time I go to school!”

“That’s brilliant,” Nan giggled,

“I’m thrilled as I can be,

But give your grubby face a wash,

Before you have your tea!”

THE END.