Geronimo and the Tea Leaves.

Our Furry Friend Geronimo,

Once had an inset day,

So he hurried round to Nan’s house,

Which was just across the way.

When she saw him on the doorstep,

She gave him a big hug,

And urged him "Come inside my dear,

Where it is warm and snug!"

"Oh thank you!" Teddy answered,

"I don’t mind if I do,

Because good times are guaranteed,

Whenever I’m with you."

Before you could say frosty,

They were sitting by the fire,

And drinking steaming cups of tea,

As was their hearts desire.

But when their cups were empty,

Bear gave a sudden shout,

"Look at that mark!" he bellowed,

"I’d better wash it out!"

But when Nan saw the dirty Cup,

She giggled "It’s all right,

This mark makes lots of sense to me,

As I’ve got second sight!"

Without any hesitation,

She turned it upside down,

And as he watched her spin it round,

Our hero wore a frown.

"Excuse me," he asked quietly,

"Why are you doing that?

I thought we could just sit here,

And have a nice, long chat."

"Don’t panic," the old woman laughed,

"I haven’t lost my head,

And your future’s looking jolly good,

I feel it must be said."

She looked at our Geronimo,

Then raised her kindly eyes,

And said; "The tea leaves tell me,

That you’re in for a surprise!"

"When you get home this evening,

Your spirits will soon lift,

Because you’ll be receiving,

An unexpected gift!"

The Teddy was still unconvinced,

He scoffed "You’re kidding me!

Leaves can’t tell someone’s fortune,

That’s as silly as can be!"

"You may well scoff!" Nan giggled,

"But the tea leaves never lie,

You’re in for some good fortune,

Convinced of that am I!"

They got on with the washing up,

And nothing else was said,

But when he went back home that night,

His face turned ruby red.

As he walked into the living room,

Friend Jane was working there,

"This parcel arrived earlier,"

She told the little Bear.

"I don’t know what it is yet,

But it’s from your Auntie Jen,

Even thought it isn’t Christmas,

She’s been spoiling you again!"

Our Chum tore off the wrapping,

As quickly as he could,

"A model plane!" he chuckled,

"Oh this is really good."

He put on his pyjamas,

And then turned out the light,

"Oh lucky me," he murmured,

"It seems the leaves was right!"

"I was extremely silly,

To doubt my wise old Nan,

I must have another reading,

As quickly as I can!"

THE END.