‘Scarecrow’ – A Poem By Paula Lackie
In the middle of a field stood a scarecrow with a hat tilted high on his head
The straw in his arms fell to the ground so mouse used it to plump up his bed
He stood in the field singing love songs, songs about this day and that
The straw from his legs fell to the ground so a sheep used it as a new hat
The straw in his hands was all lumpy and a finger was no longer there
As it fell to the ground in a great big clump
It was gratefully taken by bear
The straw in his knees was like jelly and it made his legs wobble and bend
As it fell to the ground like a feather
Fox snaffled it up for his den
The scarf round his neck started moving and twisting around in the breeze
As it fell to the ground from around his neck
Badger used it to warm up his knees
Now lonely and cold in farmers big field he wondered what shall I do now
We could always ask for the straw back motioned the next fields brown cow
So off went “Coo” to visit the beasts to let them know scarecrow was sad
She told them the tale of him stood in the field and they started to feel really quite bad
So they all got together & thought for a while how could they make happy from sad
It’s no fun just taking said mouse to the rest
We really should give something back
So they all hatched a plan to help scarecrow by adding a few things of their own
1st up was mouse, she added some gloves from odd bits of rags she had sewn
2nd was fox, he had a good think then suddenly smirked with a smile
He added a hat that he’d found on a walk
And had lay in his den for a while
Thirdly was sheep, she added some boots she’d found them whilst out for a stroll
How exciting she thought as she giggled and laughed, laying down on her back for a roll
Fourth was badger the cheeky old chap he decided to add in a shawl
To wrap round his shoulders and heat himself up if the temperature ever should fall
Lastly was bear she was fluffy and brown and looked out for a bonnie wee rose
To hang on his coat and look all spick and span whilst he chatted away with the crows
So off they all set with their treasures in hand to surprise the best scarecrow in town
As they stood in the field and gave him their gifts a large smile replaced his sad frown
They re-stuffed his clothes and added their gifts now he looked just like brand new
It wouldn’t of happened without all his friends and a kind little word from COO
Another Lovely Poem from Paula – Thank You!
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