But Ferdinand had other plans for him
When he heard what the reptile had vowed

He looked at his best friend Wrinkleskin
And said "This must not be allowed
The problem is what can I do?
A frog is no match for a snake
A frog's got to do what a frog's got to do
But I don't know what action to take!"

Wrinkleskin thought and furrowed his brow
(that's how he got his name)
"Perhaps we should go and see the Osmiroid Owl
Who lives down Thinkalot Lane
He's very old and very wise
And I'm sure that he'll know what to do
It's said that by just gazing into his eyes
The answer to all will shine through."
 
© Mark Kingsward-Hughes 1998