Clucky the Hen (2 page)

The chicks were in their hiding place

So very, very long

That soon they were all fast asleep

The game had gone all wrong!

It’s just as well that Clucky

Remembered what she’d done

Her chicks were still in hiding

And she found them, every one.

The little chicks were now awake

Their eyes were full of tears.

They really told their mommy off:

“You’ve been gone for years!”

Clucky the hen

Called each one by their name.

“I’m sorry I’m so forgetful,

But I love you just the same.

And cuddled here beneath my wing,

You’ll be safe from everything.”

Meanwhile, the rumor spread

from one country to another:

After all her mishaps,

and full of dismay

Feeling such a failure,

she decided what to say

“My darlings, I’m so sorry

but I must give you all away

I’m sure that any silly bird

could do better, any day.

The little chicks were startled,

And just about to cry,

Then bravely they looked up and shouted

“Don’t you even try!

We love you just the way you are,

Calamity’s your thing

But only you know how

To keep us safe beneath your wing

Mommy, never leave us,

Be yourself, don’t change, don’t dare

For we will always love you,

Whatever happens, we still care.”

Mother hen was thrilled,

She was cluckless with emotion,

She smothered them in loving pecks,

They caused quite a commotion!

Meanwhile the rumor spread from one planet to another:

And then of course

the moon and stars,

The planets in the sky

Ignored the rumor, as they knew…

The whole thing was a lie!

The rumor ended suddenly,

I’m very pleased to say,

A black hole promptly sucked it up

And took it clean away.