Two more for the little ones

Hush!

Hush! Tread quietly and don’t disturb

For here is a moment to always treasure

For this little girl though she’s less than one

Is looking at books and chatting with pleasure

Hush! Tread quietly and softly retreat,

Tiptoe gently away from this place,

For who for a moment would ever disturb

That look of pure joy all over her face.

Hush! Tread quietly and don’t disturb

Yet linger a moment for one last little look,

For this little girl though she’s less than one

Is lost in the world of a wonderful book.

The Very Best Pet.

Some people indeed have unusual pets-

A pig, a python, a fish or a frog-

But none of them can ever compare

To the commonplace, marvellous dog.

You think he’s dozing by the hearth

But he’s always got one eye on you.

He knows exactly how you’re feeling

And he knows exactly what to do.

When you are sad this lovely creature

Places his muzzle on your knee,

Looks at you with gentle soft eyes

And gives you all his sympathy.

When you return from school or work

His greeting makes a dull day bright;

His ears go sleek, he barks with joy

He shakes and wags in pure delight.

Can you take a python for a walk?

Is a frog a blind man’s guide?

Can a fish be taught to sit and stay?

Will a pig lie faithfully by your side?

For slithering snake the answer is no

And also so for fish, frog or hog,

So always remember the very best pet

Is the loving, loyal and wonderful dog.