I came upon this charming bit of poetry of Kipling that perhaps comes right after How the Leopard Got His Spots.
I AM the Most Wise Baviaan, saying in most wise tones,
'Let us melt into the landscape--just us two by our lones.'
People have come--in a carriage--calling. But Mummy is there....
Yes, I can go if you take me--Nurse says she don't care.
Let's go up to the pig-sties and sit on the farmyard rails!
Let's say things to the bunnies, and watch 'em skitter their tails!
Let's--oh, anything, daddy, so long as it's you and me,
And going truly exploring, and not being in till tea!
Here's your boots (I've brought 'em), and here's your cap and stick,
And here's your pipe and tobacco. Oh, come along out of it --quick.
My favorite part is that even rugged explorers must be home in time for tea. I agree.
3 comments:
I think this activity is called kipling. As in "do you like kipling?" Not many people kiple these days.
this is brilliant. this is "carol to a T." so delightful.
How about "the f of the s is more d than the m"
:-P
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