Magic Forest

Sammy Squirrel is having a party And inviting all of his friends. Robert Raccoon and Peter Possum Have their names marked off as he sends. Charles Coyote and Will Wolf are invited, Edgar Eagle and Hattie Hawk too. They say they will be at the party. None claim they have better to do. Tilly Turtle may be a little bit late And Howard Hare said he'd be early. He promises not to step on her toes Since Sarah the Slug can be surly. Sammy worked hard in the summer And stowed away nuts in the fall. He filled all his bins to overflow And finds he cannot use it all. He could compost, that wouldn't be wasteful, But it wouldn't be very much fun. A good party is what is needed To applaud that cold winter is done. Howard Hare came early with grasses, Harvested from his natural garden. Barney Bee brought honey from his hive. He needn't ask anyone's pardon. Bruno Bear brought berries he'd found And offered to make a desert. Gary Gopher brought roots and mushrooms. He had dug them from out of the dirt. The forest provides for all of them, With food for each animal's taste. That's why it's a Magic Forest, With great plenty but nothing to waste. Written March 22,14