"I'm scared that you will tread on me,

And all my friends as well,

Your intentions aren't too honourable,

As far as I can tell!"

Geronimo got on his knees,

And saw that it was true,

A pure, green herb was standing tall,

And he was nervous too!

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

"I'm only small myself,

The last thing that I'd want to do,

Is jeopardise your health!"

"I'd love to sniff your lovely leaves,

If you would be so kind,

So please stop all that worrying,

And let yourself unwind!"

"Oh sorry," answered Parsley,

"Come here and have a sniff.

It's just when feet get close to me,

I always get scared stiff!"

So Teddy leaned much closer,

And the scent went up his nose,

He sighed "It's so relaxing,

It makes me want to doze."

"Don't nod off yet," his new friend laughed,

"Please meet some friends of mine,

Two very lovely ladies,

Called Rosemary and Thyme.

They live on either side of me,

And are ever so good looking,

They're also rather tasty,

Which is why they're used in cooking."

As if on cue the girls woke up,

They asked; "Did someone call?

They've disturbed our Sunday lie in,

And that wasn't fair at all!"

"It's only me," laughed Parsley,

"This is Geronimo,

I told him you were ladylike,

Don't prove it isn't so!"

"Oh sorry," giggled Rosemary,

"What a cute and cuddly Teddy,

Please come and smell my gorgeous scent,

As soon as you are ready!"

"She perks up your Roast Lamb," grinned Thyme,

"And gives it much more flavour,

The aromas in this meadow,

Are something you should savour!"

"I know that," smiled the happy Bear,

"I think you're all amazing,

An early morning walkabout,

Is much more fun than lazing!"

He sniffed the two herbs gently,

And murmured; "You're so sweet,

No wonder all those humans,

Say you're good enough to eat!"

"Oh thank you!" smiled the flattered Herbs,

"You're very, very kind,

It's lovely to meet someone,

Whose tastes are so refined!"

"Stop creeping," laughed another voice,

"It's me who's all the rage,

I often go with onion,

And my friends all call me Sage!"

"The girls think I am common,

Because I'm used a lot,

They just do not appreciate,

The cracking taste I've got!"

"Hello there," smiled Geronimo,

"I've heard of you before,

Jane eats you every Sunday,

And you leave her wanting more!"

"I'm feeling rather rotten,

As I didn't see you there,

But I hope you will forgive me,

As I'm just a little Bear."

"No problem," said Sage kindly,

I'm an ordinary bloke,

Unlike my snooty neighbours,

Who cannot take a joke!"

"Oh sorry," blushed the fighting Herbs,

"We are the best of chums,

But like most human beings,

We sometimes get the glums!"

"That's quite okay," laughed Teddy,

"I bicker sometimes too,

And I have had a giggle,

While listening to you."

"I've got to go," he added,

"It's time for Sunday lunch,

I think we've got roast lamb today,

And carrots on the bunch!"

"Goodbye then!" called his new found friends,

"Today has been a treat,

Please spare a little thought for us,

When sitting down to eat!"

THE END.