I've seen a Green Lion and Blue Kangaroo,

If you want to come with me, I'll show them to you.

It won't take a long time for us to get there,

I've got sweets for the journey that we can both share.

But let us not tarry, let us not be slow,

We'll need to get going, if we mean to go.

So, what are you thinking, what do you say?

If you want to come with me, I'm going today.

We'll cross the green meadow, where buttercups grow,

Then on up the hill, is the best way I know.

We'll go past the barn, and over the stile,

Then we'll sit and drink cool lemonade, for a while.

When we are both ready, we'll set off once more,

We'll really have great fun, if you come, I'm sure.

So, make up your mind, if you do want to come,

For we could be a while, so we'll have to tell Mum.

She won't mind us going, if we're going there,

She may well be happy, we're out of her hair.

I've told her before of this magical place,

She looked at me sideways, a smile on her face.

She says I'm a dreamer, that I always dream,

She's happy with that thought, or so it would seem.

So all that we need, is for you to agree,

Then we can get going, and be back for tea.

If you come you will see things, you'll never forget,

I can take you to meet, a Gnu I once met.

He's really quite friendly, and very astute,

He speaks fluent Urdu, and plays on a flute.

Then there's the Hippo, who's thoughtful and quiet,

Who will only eat chocolate, when he's on a diet.

I can show you all this, and a jolly sight more,

But you need to decide if your coming, for sure.

You needn't be worried, or even afraid,

When I show you the house, that the Crocodile made.

If we're very respectful, and don't make a noise,

He might let us go in, and get out all his toys.

He's very religious, and prays quite a lot,

But it's mainly for dinner, and preferably, hot.

There are wonderful things there, for us both to see,

So what do you think? are you coming with me?

Did I mention the Eagle? and what's in his nest?

If I hadn't of seen it, I'd never have guessed.

It's fully equipped, with a wide screen t.v,

It's got broadband, and blueray, and is set for 3D.

It's got fifty five channels from which he may choose,

But he just watches one, which is BBC news.

There is so much to do, and so much to see,

But you'll miss it all, if you don't come with me.

I went there last Tuesday, which fortunately,

Is the day they all visit the Hamburger tree.

You can get what you want, and you don't have to queue,

But it's better to get there, before the Gnu.

He has Ice-cream, and Nuggets, and Bacon and Cheese,

So you'd better be quick, if you want one of these.

I don't think you're vegan, from what I can see,

So, we won't go hungry, if you come with me.

We can call on the Tiger, who's very well read,

He has plenty of books, which he keeps by his bed.

He buys them at Boot-Sales, and Secondhand shops,

I think that his favorite, is 'How to cook chops'.

He's really well-mannered, and very polite,

He wears a Top Hat, when he's hunting, at night.

So when we arrive there, we'll see if he's in,

That's if you've decided, and we can begin.

We'll miss all the fun, now, if we don't go soon,

We could call on the Bear, who might play us a tune.

He plays the piano, although he's tone deaf,

But he does know his crotchets, from his treble clef.

He stands when he plays, so he's able to dance,

It's a sight not to miss, if we do get the chance.

Just think of the wonderful things we can do,

In this magical place, if there's me, and there's you.

I think the Green Lion's the one who's in charge,

He has very sharp claws, and his teeth are quite large.

But he's not very fierce, in fact, he's quite kind,

So if I take you with me, I'm sure he won't mind.

But you must keep it secret, you must never tell,

If the grown-ups find out, there could be merry hell.

Now the choice is all yours, it's not up to me,

But you've taken so long, that I'm off for my tea!!

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Owain Glyn                                                                      To be continued.