Peter Asher

THE HEDGEHOG.

Approach him with care
For he knows you're there.
Shuffling through the dykes
His only protection, spikes.

If you go too near,
You’ll fill him up with fear.
Then without a cry or call
He’ll curl up in a ball.

He’s no threat to the dairies
And he’s a friend of the fairies.
“Pricky Back Ochtins” his name
And a 'Hog of the Hedge' he’ll remain.