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Geronimo's Surprise.
Geronimo the little Bear, Was playing in the snow, It was very nearly Christmas, Only seven days to go! He jumped on his Toboggan, And began to slip and slide, Laughing; "Watch out everybody! I'm coming for a ride!" The Teddy was ecstatic, As a small bridge he sped under, He cried; "This is fantastic, What's going on I wonder?" But his thoughts were interrupted, By a very noisy "Whoosh!" "How very odd!" gasped little Bear, "There's no one here to push!" The Toboggan darted onwards, Like a speeding dodgem car, Our Hero laughed; "Slow down a bit, And tell me where you are!" His transport took no notice, It simply lost control, "At this rate," groaned our Furry Chum, "We'll end up down a hole!" But just as he had spoken, They hurried through a door, "Watch out!" replied a startled voice, "You'll ruin my clean floor!" Geronimo glanced upwards, And then a gasp he gave, Because he had now landed, In an icy looking cave. It was shaped just like an igloo, And the walls were purest white, But as Bear took a closer look, He squealed in sheer delight. There were stools and there were tables, And spacious wooden shelves, Were some very tasty ice creams, Were sitting by themselves! "An Ice cream Bar?" cried Teddy, "This is better than I thought, I reckon I should stay right here, And show them some support!" He went to grab a choc ice, But a woman with a broom, Saw just what he was up to, And ran across the room. "You've got a cheek!" she shouted, "At first you run amock, Then, while I'm busy cleaning, You try to steal my stock!" The little Bear jumped back in fright, He cried; "I wasn't stealing, But to your better nature, I am
humbly appealing!"
"I know what this must look like, But I've had a rotten day, An ice cream and some sympathy, Would chase my fears away!" He told the angry woman, About the trip he'd had, And how the whole experience, Had left him feeling bad. "Oh you poor thing!" she answered, "No wonder you are shaken, In spite of all the things I said, Some steps must now be taken. Sit down for just a little while, And I'll make you a treat, A honey flavoured Cornet, Which is very nice to eat!" "Oh thank you!" squealed Geronimo, "That's exactly what I need, For your tummy rumbles louder, When you're travelling at speed!" His friend replied "I bet it does, And call me Margret please, We don't get many customers, On chilly days like these!" Our Furry Chum sat on a stool, While she piled his cornet high, "Oh wow!" he thought excitedly, "A lucky Bear am I!" When Margaret brought it over, He kissed her on the cheek, And smiled; "That looks delicious, I might stay here all week!" "Don't push your luck!" laughed Margret, "I've got to watch my prices, And if you were to to stay with me, I'd soon run out of ices!" She left the Teddy licking hard, And set to work once more, But soon a jolly stranger, Came walking through the door. He wore a Bright red jacket, And his beard was snowy white, He placed a special order, Then chuckled with delight! "How's business?" asked friend Margret, "That sack's about to burst, It isn't any wonder, That you work up such a thirst!" "Oh I'm okay," the man replied, An ice cream's all I'm after," And as he sat down on a stool, His belly shook with laughter! Geronimo watched closely, Then hissed "We've met I think," But his beaming friend kept quiet, And simply gave a wink! He finished up his tasty snack, And left without a word, "I'm sure I know that chap," said Bear, "Although it sounds absurd!" "It's possible!" laughed Margret, "But as it's getting late, I think you should be heading home, My Furry little Mate!"
Our Hero sighed "Okay then, But it goes against the grain, Those ice creams were delicious, So I hope we meet again!" "Me too," replied friend Margret, "Because I think you're cute, And when you're next tobogganing, You must pop in en route!"
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