Geronimo Steps In.

One morning our Geronimo,

Went to the local shop,

He had a lot of things to do,

And didn’t plan to stop.

However when he got there,

There was a massive queue.

And people were all muttering,

"Whatever shall we do!"

"What’s wrong?" asked Teddy, puzzled,

"You all look most upset,

But exactly what the problem is,

I haven’t fathomed yet!"

"It’s awful," sighed poor Mrs. Wye,

"We cannot get our post,

It usually comes at five to eight,

When I am eating toast!"

"She’s right you know," Nan grumbled,

"I’m waiting for a letter,

But I don’t suppose I’ll get it,

Until Postman Steve feels better,"

"He’s gone on strike," she added,

"Because he wants more pay,

And so this situation,

Is worsening by the day!"

"Oh goodness me!" Bear answered,

"That doesn’t sound like Steve,

But you’ve got no need to worry,

I’ve big plans up my sleeve!"

Before anyone could stop him,

He hurried out the door,

Panting "I can sort this mess out,

Of that I am quite sure!"

When he reached the sorting office,

He picked up the biggest sack,

And then very, very, quickly,

He strapped it on his back!

Although it was so heavy,

Our Chum did not complain,

Because he was determined,

To put things right again.

He went in and out the houses,

Delivering the mail,

And thought "This is one mission,

That I really mustn’t fail!"

When people saw him coming,

They were happy as can be,

And beamed "Oh thank you very much,

Come in and have some tea!"

Geronimo just nodded,

And called "That would be great

But I’ve got to get this job done,

Before it is too late!"

Soon he’d collected lots of tips,

From those who liked him most,

And in no time whatsoever,

He’d delivered all the post!

"Thank goodness!" he smiled broadly,

"It’s been a hectic day,

But I’ve got another errand,

Before going on my way!"

When he’d dropped the heavy bag off,

He dashed up the street once more,

And just five minutes later,

He was knocking on Steve’s door.

"Please let me in," he shouted,

"I realise you’re on strike,

But I’ve brought with me a letter,

That I really think you’ll like.

And your customers have asked me,

To say they miss you loads,

You see. While you’ve been sitting here,

I’ve been pounding all the roads!"

"In that case," called the postman,

"I think you should come in,

Or you will catch a dreadful cold,"

He added with a grin."

Our Hero was delighted,

And went in straight away,

"I need a rest," he shivered,

It’s been such a busy day!"

"I realise that!" Steve answered.

"Since I do it all year through,

But to get some decent wages,

Is extremely hard to do."

"Oh is it?" asked Geronimo,

With mischief in his eyes,

"It’s funny you should say that,

As I’ve brought a big surprise!"

He gave the puzzled Postman,

A giant envelope,

"It’s from your boss," he chuckled,

"And will get you back I hope!"

When Friend Steve tore it open,

Lots of money was inside,

"Oh this is just fantastic,

I’ve won my case!" he cried.

"Not only have I got a rise,

He’s also sent a letter,

And says that in the future,

He’ll treat me so much better!"

"That’s great!" grinned Bear so happily,

"Then things have worked out well,

You’re very, very popular,

As far as I can tell."

"In that case," Steve said smugly,

"I’m calling off the strike,"

And now every single morning,

You see him on his bike!

THE END.