Geronimo Makes A Snowman.

The snow was falling from the sky,

One day in Mid December,

In fact it was much colder,

Than people could remember.

Geronimo and Nanny,

Were snug and warm indoors,

They were making decorations,

With their busy hands and paws.

They’d already made some paper chains,

Which hung down from the ceiling,

“I really like this time of year!”

Said little Bear with feeling.

“Everybody is so happy,

And there’s lots of things to do,

I also get to make a mess,

With glitter, paint and glue!”

“I realise that!” smiled Nanny,

With a twinkle in her eye,

“You are a mucky little pup,

And that I can’t deny!”

“Come on my dear,” she added,

“We’ve had a little break,

But there’s still one special item,

That we really ought to make!”

“I thought we’d make a snowman,

It’s as simple as can be.

We could put him in the living room,

For everyone to see

“Oh Nan,” smiled Teddy broadly,

“That is a great idea,

But if we made a snowman,

It would surely melt in here!”

The kind old lady chuckled,

“Don’t treat me like a fool,

The snowman that I’m planning,

Would be made of cotton wool.

Then when he is all finished,

He’ll sit on the mantle shelf,

It’s already pretty crowded,

So he won’t be by himself!”

“He’ll  have to have a hat and so,

Some paper we will need,

Will you run upstairs this minute,

And fetch my bag at speed?”

Our Furry Chum just nodded,

Then did as she had said,

But when he came downstairs again,

His face was ruby red.

“Good heavens!” he puffed breathlessly,

“This big bag weighs a ton,

But I think when we look through it,

We’ll have a lot of fun.”

“You’re quite right there,”  Smiled Nanny,

“Just put it on the table,

We’ve got to get this snowman made,

As soon as we are able!”

 

As she emptied out the massive bag,

Geronimo gasped “Wow!

I  said that bag was heavy,

And I know the reason now.

Inside you have got everything,

From cotton wool to paste,

Why even this old scarf of mine,

Has never gone to waste!”

“I know,” laughed the old woman.

“Now shall we make a start?

These scissors are quite sharp and so,

I’ll do the tricky part!”

When she’d cut out all the cardboard,

Our chum squealed in delight,

“I’m glad that bit is over,

Now I can turn him white!”

Then he picked the cotton wool up,

And stuck it everywhere,

Grinning “Oh he looks much better now,

I’m such a clever Bear!”

“I know you are!” laughed Nanny,

But now he needs a face,

Or else inside your living room,

He’ll never find a space!”

“Oh gosh you’re right!” squealed Teddy,

“That detail skipped my mind,

I got out of bed this morning.

And left my brains behind!”

He made the snowman’s eyes and nose,

Then added a black hat,

And giggled “There you are my friend,

You look so good in that!”

The snowman didn’t answer,

But the kind old woman did,

She smiled “Some of your talents,

Are well and truly hid!”

“Oh thank you!” said Geronimo,

“Let’s carry him inside,

Because with what we’ve done today,

I’m really satisfied.”

He put the snowman on the shelf,

Then hugged his Nan so tightly,

“I’m glad you came to sort me out”,

He told her very brightly.

“You say that I am clever,

But it is also true,

I’m very, very fortunate,

To know someone like you!”

THE END.

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