Geronimo and the Trendy Tulip.

One cold and frosty Saturday,

Geronimo and Nan,

Went to the garden centre,

And came up with a plan.

They’d walked around for ages,

Till Bear could stand no more,

He grumbled “Why we’re doing this,

I really can’t be sure.”

“The ground is very solid,

So flowers cannot grow,

That’s why it would be sensible,

For us to turn and go!”

“Oh no,” smiled the old woman,

“You’ve got to come with me,

For over in the corner,

There’s something you should see!”

Poor Teddy was still doubtful,

But did just as she said,

Then giggled “Oh my golly,

Have you gone off your head.

I realise I’m no expert,

And I don’t wish to be mean,

But these flowers are the ugliest,

That I have ever seen!”

“They’ve got no leaves upon them,

Which really isn’t done,

We ought to leave them where they are,

And simply turn and run!”

“Oh honestly.” Nan Chuckled,

“You’re such a silly thing,

My garden needs some giant bulbs,

Which flower in the spring!”

“I hoped that you would help me,

To put them in the ground,

They’ll look extremely pretty,

When springtime comes around!”

On hearing this last statement,

Our Hero simply laughed,

And as he popped the last bulb in,

He giggled “This is daft!”

But when the winter ended,

And the sun came shining through,

He found he had to eat his words,

The way folk sometimes do.

As he walked around Nan’s garden,

A small voice squeaked “Come here,

I really want to thank you,

As you planted me last year.”

Geronimo looked upwards,

And was surprised to see,

A dainty yellow flower,

Who was pretty as can be.

On seeing his expression,

She grinned from ear to ear,

And giggled “You were doubtful,

That I would bloom last year!”

“But now that I have proved you wrong,

I’ll gladly beg your pardon,

For along with all the others,

I’m happy in this garden.”

“My friends all call me Tulip”

She went onto explain,

“And now we’ve got things sorted,

I’d like to start again!”

Bear squealed “This is outrageous,

I don’t know what to do,

I really can’t believe it,

That from a bulb you grew!”

“I did,” laughed Tulip loudly,

“Your wise old Nan was right,”

And then she started swaying,

Which filled him with delight!

Soon all the other flowers,

Were joining in as well,

And Teddy cried “Good Heavens,

This dance is really swell!”

“Oh thanks a lot,” smiled Tulip,

“We’re glad that you approve,

But as it’s nearly daybreak,

I think you’d better move!”

Our Furry Friend glanced down at his watch,

And whispered “Gosh you’re right,

But thanks to this display of yours,

I’ve finally seen the light.

I’ve realised bulbs do magic,

From which everyone can gain,

So the next time that I see one,

I’ll be as right as rain!

THE END.