Rooty Toot Toot

Rooty Toot Toot, two men in a boot Bobbing along on the waves One was old with long silvery hair Renowned for being quite brave The other had pimple on the tip of his nose He was cross-eyed and cranky at best “That's an omen!” the old man told him “Squeeze it, and you'll surely be blessed” As he squeezed it a humongous zit popped out Flying through the air it transformed To a beautiful maiden with wings of silver And a sweet tender smile so warm The maiden decreed, “You both have a wish But your wish you must never reveal Make someone happy beyond their dreams” They took on the task with much zeal The pimple guy had a marvellous plan Knew Rachel the young girl next door Was always wearing the same shabby clothes Decided she needed the wish much more As for the old man, he'd had a good life So he also wouldn't keep it for himself Thought he would help out this needy family Blessed them and wished them good health So the silvery haired man and the pimple guy Were rewarded for their unselfish act Nevermore would they want for a thing in life Absolutely nothing that they would lack! Rooty Toot Toot, two men in a boot Bobbing along on the foam The pimple guy and the silvery haired man Are heroes wherever they roam! © Jack Ellison 2012
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Breidenthal Avatar
March 23, 2018 at 10:35 PM
Wow! I hope you publish some of these as children's books Jack. I can see this one illustrated. It is so imaginative, clever and has a beautiful message. Another fav for sure! Love, love, love!Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 6:20 AM
WOW!!! You make me blush all over!!! Reading these older ones makes we think, I should get back to them!!! Can't thank you enough dear friend!!! XOXOX
Wesley Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 7:52 PM
You are unique! Such stories need a book with their own with illustrations. The children of today would love this as I do.
Ellison Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 8:33 PM
Thanks a bunch Elizabeth! Know any good illustrators of kids stuff? Love and big hugs, Jack
Eastman Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 12:26 PM
Good story poem... Pimple Guy (GROAN) LOL... We all wish our pimples would turn out sooo good.
Ellison Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 12:30 PM
So you like my Pimple Guy eh! LOLOL! Are you having an exciting day so far? Big huggeroonies, Jack
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