Helen and Christine went out for a wander
They thought that they'd visit the ducks over yonder
There'd been lots or rain and the ground turned to mud
But they were determined to go, if they could.
So Helen decided her wellies she'd need
So the mud wouldn't thwart them, the ducks they could feed
She got out her thick socks for cozy, warm toes
For wellies let chills in (as everyone knows)
Now Alfie (the dog) kept an eye on proceedings
Whilst Taylor (the cat) feared where this might be leading
When human's go out, they're not there to serve
in the way that all felines demand and deserve.
Helen pulled on her wellies and waved them goodbye
Alfie and Taylor gave a deep, heartfelt sigh.
Helen met up with Chris and they chatted at ease
Set free by her wellies Helen felt really pleased
She could wander through puddles and trample through mud
The ducks thought that they'd get some too if they could!
But the ducks also witnessed the best fun of all
And always with laughter this day they'll recall!
The moment when Helen decided that she
Would remove muddy wellies then go home for tea,
There was no room for movement, the welly was stuck!
And finally Christine came over to look
Well they pulled and they struggled the boot to get free
It almost became a full emergency!
They feared they'd need professional aid
But finally, happily progress was made
The wellington story will always bring laughter
Today and tomorrow - and many years after
Whenever it's muddy or starting to rain
We'll think of poor Helen and her wellies again!
Karen Holmes
January 12th 2014
