"Mowfly"  

  by

  Dr. Claus

 

  Dedicated to:                 Tom and Lisa

 
 

Once upon a time

A frog was resting in the sun

He was humming a funny rhyme

When he got up to run

 

 

A look of fear was on his face

He said,”Oh dear Oh my”

“My steps I know I must retrace”

And he began to cry

 

 

Mowfly lost his fancy shoes

It was his only pair

He was about to sing the blues

Then jumped into the air

 

 

Mowfly knew where he should start

Whenever he was sad

Singing a song inside his heart

Would always make him glad

 

 

Ribbit-Ribbit-Ribbit

Words we all can sing

Ribbit- Ribbit- Ribbit

Has a pleasant ring

 

 

The frog ran into Shelly Squirrel

And said,” Oh please, oh please”

“I’m so glad I found you girl.”

“Are my shoes in these trees?”

 

 

“Of course not!” Shelly Squirrel replied

“These trees belong to me!”

I think I know where shoes would hide.”

“So come with me and see.”

 

 

 "I have a friend around the bend"

Shelly said to frog

“Losing shoes is not the end”

“And she lives in a log”

 

 

Mowfly had to sing a song

A simple melody

And with a friend to sing along

It made them both happy

 

 

Ribbit-Ribbit-Ribbit

Words we all can sing

Ribbit- Ribbit- Ribbit

Has a pleasant ring

 

 

Together they found Miss Raccoon

Planting flowers with a spoon

She said, "I heard your catchy tune”

“How do you do?  I’m Miss Raccoon."

 

 

“Miss Raccoon I hope you care”

Mowfly had to say

“I lost my shoes, I don’t know where"

"Someplace along the way"

 

 

“I can help” the raccoon said

“I know just where to look”

“I’m done in my flower bed!”

“So let’s look in my book”

 

 

The book was big shinning in gold

When she said, “Please be bold”

“With happy thoughts we find our way”

“Now you know what to say”

 

 

Ribbit-Ribbit-Ribbit

Words we all can sing

Ribbit- Ribbit- Ribbit

Has a pleasant ring

 

 

Mowfly opened up the book

His heart was pure and true

He gave raccoon a puzzled look

Not knowing what to do

 

 

“Do not cry” Raccoon said

"Love always gives us hope"

Mowfly laughed and turned his head

He smelled flowers and soap

 

 

“Yes”, the frog cried in the air

“A mystery no more”

“I didn’t wear my shoes today”

“Because my feet were sore”

 

 

“Miss Raccoon you are so right”

Mowfly said with glee

Shelly squirrel laughed in delight

And said, “Come sing with me”

 

 

Ribbit-Ribbit-Ribbit

Words we all can sing

Ribbit- Ribbit- Ribbit

Has a pleasant ring

 

 

“Here they are inside my pack”

The frog said in relief

Removing the pack from his back

Losing all his grief

 

 

They started dancing all around

It was a pretty sight

All because the shoes were found

Now things would be alright

 

 

Shelly Squirrel was singing

As lovely as can be

Miss Raccoon was clapping

To a happy melody

 

 

Mowfly was a happy frog

Singing a song he knew

Sitting next to a tree log

His words were very few

 

 

Ribbit-Ribbit-Ribbit

Words we all can sing

Ribbit- Ribbit- Ribbit

Has a pleasant ring