What's that I see in yonder tree

I swear it's a giraffe

It turned to me in mock surprise

And just gave out a laugh

 

My poetry has gone downhill

I think I'll go to bed

Here's hoping that when I wake up

There's something in my head

 

What's that ?! The tree is running by

Giraffe is in pursuit

I'm seeing things I know 'aint true

The poor tree is uproot

 

Why am I rhyming strange ideas

That I can't figure out ?

You're doing this to taunt me, mind

What is this all about ?

 

Don Matthews March 2018