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POETRY WALLY Wally was always a clumsy lad, To his mothers great despair. She said, "Anyone would think you had Three feet instead of a pair!" His hands were the same, enormous! His big brown eyes were sad. Stumbling through life, our Wally, Was not a happy lad.
When he went to find a job, He didn't have much success. He got the sack time after time, One boss told him, "You're a mess, If you're not dreaming, you're dropping things, or falling over your feet, Why not join a circus, It should be right up your street!"
Well Wally thought about it, And the more appealing it got. There'd be plenty of jobs in the circus, He liked the idea a lot. So he packed his bags, and off he went, To try his luck in the "BIG TOP". And for several months he worked alright, With broom and pail and mop!
Then after he begged and pleaded, He was given a trail run. But he was a flop at all he tried, Poor Wally was sad and glum. He couldn't stay on a liberty horse, Though he'd thought it would be a breeze. He was hopeless on the high wire, He couldn't control his knees!
He had a go on the high trapeze, But completely missed his cue. And all the circus people gasped, As through the air he flew. It's over now, he's had it! Would be anybody's bet. But Wally landed safely, Thanks to the safety net.
He was fired from a cannon, But lift-off never came. His great big feet were wedged so tight! It really was a shame. He was no use as an acrobat, He fell off the one-wheel bike. And Wally sadly decided, It was time to "take a hike."
But the circus boss said, "don't worry, lad, No need to sigh and frown. I've got the ideal job for you, You, your a natural born clown! So Wally with his painted face, False nose and outsize boots, Struts his stuff and revels in, The laughter and the hoots.
He's found his niche has Wally, So just think when you're down. And thinking you're a failure, Remember Wally, the world famous clown!
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