The Leprechaun Tree

One day I saw a leprechaun, a-sitting on a tree
I asked him what his name was and he said unto me

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee

A tale of my adventures on land and on the sea
Butternut, Squash up - make room - for Granny 23

I've toured in my camper van
and stopped for tea with harrigran

Because I was so silly, I couldn't cut and paste
But with help from bags and granny, I did it with much haste -
The leprechaun was happy and leaned down from the tree,
Swiped my hat from off my head and laughed merrily at me,

"Can you see my mum and dad - just there across the way?
They're eating fish paste sandwiches, with tea upon a tray!"

But in that glass beside them (they're sharing it you see)
It's really something stronger than what it looks like (tea)

It could be gin (that makes you sin) or a frisky whisky blend
Or even better, jellied eels with sharp green liquor if I'd the cash to spend

They sipped and supped, and supped and sipped
Until they were all at sea
So off they sailed, in a pea green boat, to the land of the Gransnetree

But let's move on from sandwiches
And tea and gin and stuff
It's time to party, guys and gals,
So meet my friend, the chough.
He wears his orange beak just so,
Black feathers just like that
And never has he in his life
Worn scarf or socks or hat.

The chough you say?
We’re not impressed
Because as we all know,
His name cannot disguise the fact
He’s but a squawking crow.

Merlin, Plover, Skylark, Dove
Flew Devon’s air today
And the cocked tailed, whiskered Great Bustard
Put on a G-R-E-A-T display
You might just think that it's not true
Or a fantastical wish
But if you look it up you'll see
The bird was in South Huish

Ooooh - can't wait!

knock knock!! my ears were burning lol....hey that is brilliant...well done all... to tel you the truth I have been feeling a little flat after "pendle hill and Halloween" but fear not ladies/guys and gals I have a yet another plan!!!!! keep your ears to the ground..

I think maybe we need to run it like one of biker's virtual parties and add it up at the end with all acknowledgements included. Bit of editing for the OP. Oh.... Wait!

Good, eh! Nice and silly!

How did we manage that, grannylin? I hope it was enjoyable anyway.

There's got to be an easier way to do this. I say! TECH!

Stop it ! You've out-oddballed me!

One day I saw a leprechaun, a-sitting on a tree
I asked him what his name was and he said unto me

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee

A tale of my adventures on land and on the sea
Butternut, Squash up - make room - for Granny 23

I've toured in my camper van
and stopped for tea with harrigran

Because I was so silly, I couldn't cut and paste
But with help from bags and granny, I did it with much haste -
The leprechaun was happy and leaned down from the tree,
Swiped my hat from off my head and laughed merrily at me,

"Can you see my mum and dad - just there across the way?
They're eating fish paste sandwiches, with tea upon a tray!"

But in that glass beside them (they're sharing it you see)
It's really something stronger than what it looks like (tea)

It could be gin (that makes you sin) or a frisky whisky blend
Or even better, jellied eels with sharp green liquor if I'd the cash to spend

They sipped and supped, and supped and sipped
Until they were all at sea
So off they sailed, in a pea green boat, to the land of the Gransnetree

But let's move on from sandwiches
And tea and gin and stuff
It's time to party, guys and gals,
So meet my friend, the chough.
He wears his orange beak just so,
Black feathers just like that
And never has he in his life
Worn scarf or socks or hat.

One day I saw a leprechaun, a-sitting on a tree
I asked him what his name was and he said unto me

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee

A tale of my adventures on land and on the sea
Butternut, Squash up - make room - for Granny 23

I've toured in my camper van
and stopped for tea with harrigran

Because I was so silly, I couldn't cut and paste
But with help from bags and granny, I did it with much haste -
The leprechaun was happy and leaned down from the tree,
Swiped my hat from off my head and laughed merrily at me,

"Can you see my mum and dad - just there across the way?
They're eating fish paste sandwiches, with tea upon a tray!"

But in that glass beside them (they're sharing it you see)
It's really something stronger than what it looks like (tea)

It could be gin (that makes you sin) or a frisky whisky blend
Or even better, jellied eels with sharp green liquor if I'd the cash to spend

They sipped and supped, and supped and sipped
Until they were all at sea
So off they sailed, in a pea green boat, to the land of the Gransnetree

One day I saw a leprechaun a-sitting on a tree.
I asked him what his name was and he said unto me

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee

A tale of my adventures on land and on the sea
Butternut, Squash up - make room - for Granny 23

I've toured in my camper van
and stopped for tea with harrigran

Because I was so silly, I couldn't cut and paste
But with help from bags and granny, I did it with much haste -
The leprechaun was happy and leaned down from the tree,
Swiped my hat from off my head and laughed merrily at me,

"Can you see my mum and dad - just there across the way?
They're eating fish paste sandwiches, with tea upon a tray!"

But in that glass beside them (they're sharing it you see)
It's really something stronger than what it looks like (tea)

It could be gin (that makes you sin) or a frisky whisky blend
Or even better, jellied eels with sharp green liquor if I'd the cash to spend

But let's move on from sandwiches
And tea and gin and stuff
It's time to party, guys and gals,
So meet my friend, the chough.
He wears his orange beak just so,
Black feathers just like that
And never has he in his life
Worn scarf or socks or hat.

I asked him what his name was and he said unto me

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee

A tale of my adventures on land and on the sea
Butternut, Squash up - make room - for Granny 23

I've toured in my camper van
and stopped for tea with harrigran

Because I was so silly, I couldn't cut and paste
But with help from bags and granny, I did it with much haste -
The leprechaun was happy and leaned down from the tree,
Swiped my hat from off my head and laughed merrily at me,

"Can you see my mum and dad - just there across the way?
They're eating fish paste sandwiches, with tea upon a tray!"

But in that glass beside them (they're sharing it you see)
It's really something stronger than what it looks like (tea)

It could be gin (that makes you sin) or a frisky whisky blend
Or even better, jellied eels with sharp green liquor if I'd the cash to spend

One day I saw a leprechaun a-sitting on a tree.
I asked him what his name was and he said unto me

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee

A tale of my adventures on land and on the sea
Butternut, Squash up - make room - for Granny 23

I've toured in my camper van
and stopped for tea with harrigran

Because I was so silly, I couldn't cut and paste
But with help from bags and granny, I did it with much haste -
The leprechaun was happy and leaned down from the tree,
Swiped my hat from off my head and laughed merrily at me,

"Can you see my mum and dad - just there across the way?
They're eating fish paste sandwiches, with tea upon a tray!"

But in that glass beside them (they're sharing it you see)
It's really something stronger than what it looks like (tea)

One day I saw a leprechaun a-sitting on a tree.
I asked him what his name was and he said unto me

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee

A tale of my adventures on land and on the sea
Butternut, Squash up - make room - for Granny 23

I've toured in my camper van
and stopped for tea with harrigran

Because I was so silly, I couldn't cut and paste
But with help from bags and granny, I did it with much haste -
The leprechaun was happy and leaned down from the tree,
Swiped my hat from off my head and laughed merrily at me,

"Can you see my mum and dad - just there across the way?
They're eating fish paste sandwiches, with tea upon a tray!"

One day I saw a leprechaun a-sitting on a tree.
I asked him what his name was and he said unto me

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee

A tale of my adventures on land and on the sea
Butternut, Squash up - make room - for Granny 23

I've toured in my camper van
and stopped for tea with harrigran

Because I was so silly, I couldn't cut and paste
But with help from bags and granny, I did it with much haste -
The leprechaun was happy and leaned down from the tree,
Swiped my hat from off my head and laughed merrily at me

Hang on while I sort those last two out!

One day I saw a leprechaun a-sitting on a tree.
I asked him what his name was and he said unto me

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee

A tale of my adventures on land and on the sea
Butternut, Squash up - make room - for Granny 23

Because I was so silly, I couldn't cut and paste
But with help from bags and granny, I did it with much haste -
The leprechaun was happy and leaned down from the tree,
Swiped my hat from off my head and laughed merrily at me

One day I saw a leprechaun a-sitting on a tree.
I asked him what his name was and he said unto me

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee

A tale of my adventures on land and on the sea
Butternut, Squash up - make room - for Granny 23

I've toured in my camper van
and stopped for tea with harrigran

One day I saw a leprechaun a-sitting on a tree.
I asked him what his name was and he said unto me

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee

A tale of my adventures on land and on the sea
Butternut, Squash up - make room - for Granny 23

gm - Left click on the text and move mouse until it all goes blue. Right click and choose 'copy' from the menu. Go to your comment box, right click and choose paste from the menu - the text will come up. Then add your own words......

Can you 'highlight' and copy, green?

One day I saw a leprechaun a-sitting on a tree.
I asked him what his name was and he said unto me...."

Squash in, Butternut, you're just in time for tea
I've a tale to tell, if you have time, of wonder and of glee...

Oh - I'm hopeless! Can someone tell me how to copy and paste, please? I'd like to try to add to bagitha's poem thing!