Cradle Hammock

In Penelope’s garden,

In the heat of the day,

Penny and I sleep

While the butterflies play

Their wings whoosh on the breeze

The sounds of nature gently call

The tsst of a sprinkler is heard feintly

Dampening the garden wall

I snuggle next to Penelope

My big sister and best friend

She had sworn to protect me

Until her life must end

The butterflies flutter around us

A peaceful lot they are

Where are all the exotic ones?

They must be very far

A butterfly suddenly lands on my nose

My eyes shoot open in alarm

But they’re just insects, so who cares?

Butterflies do no harm

Peering out of the hammock, I see

Leaves falling from the trees

One lands right on my nose

It seems nature has a landing place - me!

I try to shake Penelope awake

So she could see for herself

But suddenly the hammock tips over,

And both of us fall with no harm to ourselves

We laugh and laugh in happiness

Then cuddle and nose-kiss

When you have a sister like Penelope,

Life is totally bliss!

I always love days like this

When Penelope and I play together

Friends always look out for each other

No matter how sunny the weather.