Wrinkleskin said, and he felt it was true
That rumour 'round Happiness lake
Was Felicity Frog was being pursued
By Samuel, the Slippery Snake
Apparently Samuel had been to see
Mrs Frogmore, Felicity's mother
And promised his heart to Felicity
Forever forsaking all others.

But it seems that her Mum was extremely displeased
And put Slippery Sam in his place
And Felicity's Father turned purple with rage
And insulted the snake to his face
Well, Slippery Sam slithered away to his nest
Licking his wounds and his pride
(Snakes tongues are incredibly useful for this
As they lick not just one but both sides).

© Mark Kingsward-Hughes 1998