Geronimo And The Tent.

The flowers had awoken,

And the birds began to sing,

Geronimo felt happy,

Apart from just one thing.

"I wish I had a tent," he sighed,

"My friends stay out all night,

And have such big adventures,

Beneath the stars so bright!"

"They often count the moonbeams,

And know the moles by name,

But I don't have these pleasures,

Which is a dreadful shame!"

A silent tear rolled down his cheek,

But Nan gave him a cuddle,

And smiled "Don't worry Darling,

We'll soon sort out this muddle!"

"Let's go out to the garden shed,

And see what we can find,

It's just like an Aladdin's cave,

Where  things are left behind!"

Our Furry chum was doubtful,

But took her sound advice,

"Okay, you're on!" he murmured,

"Some fresh air would be nice!"

The garden shed was VERY full,

Of tools of every sort,

"We'll never find a tent in here"

The grumpy Teddy thought!

"Come on!" cried Nan "We've work to do,"

"Please get down on those paws,

And don't just stand there looking,

It's time to do some chores!"

Bear gave a little mumble,

But did just as she said,

He lifted many boxes,

Which made his face go red!

When the last one had been shifted,

Our hero felt so smug,

"Thank goodness Nan," he panted,

"There's nothing else to lug!"

The kind old lady shook her head,

And told him; "No, you're wrong,

That canvas bag needs moving,

"It's been there all along!"

 "That's all I need!" groaned Teddy,

"But I'd better take a look,

Because if I am lazy,

You won't let me off the hook!"

He opened up the canvas bag,

And yelled in sheer delight,

"I've found a tent!" he shouted,

"Now things will turn out right!"

"I thought you would!" his Nan replied,

It's been there for a while,

"You'll have to help me set it up!"

She added with a smile.

"Let's grab the poles and tent pegs,

And erect it straight away,

You've been a great assistant,

It's very fair to say!"

They dashed out to the garden,

As quickly as they could,

Quite soon the Tent was standing up,

And looking jolly good!

Geronimo was thrilled to bits,

And danced around in glee,

He shouted out; "Oh thank you Nan!

You're REALLY good to me!"

The sweet old lady kissed him;

And answered; "That's alright,

I'll just call Jane and ask her,

If you can stay tonight!"

"Oh will you?" asked our Furry Friend,

"That would be so much fun,

At last I'll have some stories,

To share with everyone!"

That night, when all the stars came out,

Bear crept inside his tent,

And smiled; "This is the nicest day,

That  I have ever spent!"

Nan helped him in his sleeping bag,

And zipped him up so tightly,

"I'll see you in the morning then!"

She told him very brightly.

"I'll be okay!" laughed Teddy,

"I'm big now after all,

This garden holds no fear for me,

So I will have a ball!"

"I hope you do!" Nan chuckled,

As she went inside once more,

"But if, by chance you should get scared,

Just knock upon the door!"

"I told you I'll be fine!" scoffed Bear,

"There can't be that much to it,

This camping lark is simple,

And I'm sure that I can do it!"

"I really hope you're right!" smiled Nan,

"But you should heed my warning,

For now, sleep tight my little one,

And see you in the morning!"

She shut the door behind her,

And left him all alone,

Our Hero thought; "I'll show them all,

I'll make it on my own!"

At first things went extremely well,

A friendly barn owl hooted,

And to the hearty outdoor life,

He seemed ideally suited!

Before you could say "Camping"

The happy little Bear,

Had drifted off to dreamland,

Without a single care!

But after just a little while,

He heard the sound of growling,

"What rotten luck!" Our Hero Groaned,

"A stray dog must be prowling!"

"Oh go away!" he shouted,

"It is the dead of night,

My beauty sleep's been ruined,

And that just can't be right!"

But just as he had spoken,

A croaking frog joined in,

"Are you lot deaf?" cried Teddy,

"This racket is a sin!"

He hid beneath the covers,

But even they got tangled,

"Oh DO shut up!" he pleaded,

"My nerves are really jangled."

But then, without a warning,

A noisy car backfired,

The little Bear fell out of bed,

And all his fur perspired!

He got up very quickly,

And then he gave a shout,

"Come quickly Nan!" he bellowed,

"I make a useless scout.

I keep on hearing noises,

Which take away my breath,

I'd like to come inside once more,

Before I'm scared to death!"

His worried Nan came running out,

And said; "You're safe now Dear,

The animals won't hurt you,

While I am standing near!"

She took the Teddy in her arms,

And carried him inside,

"I tried my best," he murmured,

"But I was petrified!"

"I thought I was a big, strong Bear,

And nothing could defeat me,

But when I heard a croaking frog,

I feared that he might eat me!"

"You haven't been defeated",

The kind old lady said,

"Forget about your troubles,

And come and share my bed!"

In the twinkling of an eyelid,

He was sleeping safe and sound,

For things are so much better,

When you've got a Nan around!

THE END.

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