The Fountain



THREE WORD WEDNESDAY

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'immune, radiate, drench'

THE FOUNTAIN

I came upon a magic fountain as I walked in the heat of the day.

But only I could hear the words that fountain had to say.

'You're hot, you're tired, you're dusty; I'm here for your delight.

See how my waters radiate, both silvery and bright!

Drench yourself in my liquid loveliness, forget the summer heat;

Immune from the harshness of the sun you'll find that life is sweet.'

So in I dashed and was purified, refreshed and then set free.

Fancy that beautiful fountain speaking only to me!

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THE DOOR STOP

He knows he's a noble beast! So he stands on guard at the door,

As the glass throws evening shadows across the creamy floor.

Maybe he's come from India; maybe from Siam;

But he knows very well he's a treasure so he thinks

'How great I am!

I may be only a door-stop now, but when 'they' were overseas,

They stopped in the market, wide-eyed, and I heard the lady's pleas.

'Look at that beautiful lion! It wouldn't weigh too much!

I could carry it in my luggage! It's so beautful to touch!

Look how the tail curls over! Look at that wonderful mane!

I promise I won't buy anything else until we get to Spain!'

And so, of course, they bought me (though I think they haggled a bit)

And I fitted into a suitcase, though it was a rather cramped fit!

And here I am, as a door stop, with nothing to do but stand,

And 'she' hardly ever notices me! I'm not in much demand!

But that's the way with 'mementoes' bought in a holiday mood!

I feel I'd like to trip her up! But I wouldn't be so rude!

I'll simply give her a baleful glance when she goes to walk outside,

For I am the King of the Animals, and (sorry) I have my pride.

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