I wandered through the forest alone
But my peace was soon overthrown.
As the dogs came bounding near
My heart was filled with sudden fear.
—
With my shaky hands I was holding my hammock
While jumping up to get on to the rock.
But the dogs were closing in fast
So I took a deep breath and prayed it would not ever-last.
—
With a watchful eye, I surveyed their tails.
Some were friendly, some were fierce as gales.
Their noses searched my clothes and skin
But all they found was the smell of the wind.
—
Eye to eye, they locked their gaze.
I had to think of something in a haste.
I rummaged through my bag to find
A snack to soothe their hungry minds.
—
They ate and ate until they were full.
Their bellies round and satisfied, so cool!
I seized the chance to raise my hammock high,
And rest my weary body under the sky.
—
I lay in my hammock, safe and sound.
Watching the dogs roam around.
Glad to have escaped their jaws and growls
As I whispered a grateful prayer for my newfound prowl.
But my peace was soon overthrown.
As the dogs came bounding near
My heart was filled with sudden fear.
—
With my shaky hands I was holding my hammock
While jumping up to get on to the rock.
But the dogs were closing in fast
So I took a deep breath and prayed it would not ever-last.
—
With a watchful eye, I surveyed their tails.
Some were friendly, some were fierce as gales.
Their noses searched my clothes and skin
But all they found was the smell of the wind.
—
Eye to eye, they locked their gaze.
I had to think of something in a haste.
I rummaged through my bag to find
A snack to soothe their hungry minds.
—
They ate and ate until they were full.
Their bellies round and satisfied, so cool!
I seized the chance to raise my hammock high,
And rest my weary body under the sky.
—
I lay in my hammock, safe and sound.
Watching the dogs roam around.
Glad to have escaped their jaws and growls
As I whispered a grateful prayer for my newfound prowl.
