Clementine Bobbin
Into the bath
At the top of the path
Hopped Clementine Bobbin,
A curious robin.
What bliss to keep cool
In her own little pool!
But then...
“Scooch over, darling!”
Sung Stella-Rae Starling.
“Budge up an inch,”
Squeaked Emerald Finch.
“My space is too narrow!”
Moaned Henricus Sparrow.
“Squeeze up a smidgen,”
Cooed Percival Pigeon.
Uh oh...
Out of the bath
At the top of the path
Fell Clementine Bobbin,
A curious robin.
She got to her feet
But before she could tweet
There came a great SQAAAWK
It was...
BELLATRIX HAWK!
What a kerfuffle!
A splash and a scuffle
The bathwater splattered
The garden birds scattered
With mad flapping scrambles
Whilst down in the brambles
Watched Clementine Bobbin,
A curious robin.
...
Into the bath
At the top of the path
Hopped Clementine Bobbin,
A curious robin.
What bliss to keep cool
In her own little pool!
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Rebecca Loveday
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This story was a winning entry into the Spring Fling Kidlit competition 2024. Find the full winners list here.