a serendipitous sip of beer
Once upon a time in a shady patch of earth
A prickly, chubby, hedgehog started to give birth.
The hoglets she produced were quite a sight to see
An albino they call Gud and her brother they called Lee.
The pups they loved exploring especially here and there
And although, at first, they promised to stay near
To their family home, it soon became quite clear
That despite their parents’ warnings they didn’t want to hear.
Gud was very timid and extremely shy
The opposite of Lee, who was a real tough guy
He riled his little sis all throughout the day
And teased about her colour, much to her dismay.
Lee’s attitude persisted for almost half a year
Until one day in June when Gud discovered beer.
Snuffling round a garden like a hedgehog oughta
She came across a pot, sat upon a saucer
Which was used for stopping snails and such
From damaging the plants too much.
Gud slurped a drop and felt elated
‘Twas now Lee’s turn to be berated.
You’ve teased and joked and it’s been torrid
As a bro you are quite horrid.
Lee could not believe his ears
Just ‘cos you’re a boy and a normal colour
At end of day you’re still my brother.
Your goal in life, that you should realise,
Or cheek, or hurt or make real sad
Is this who you are or are you just bad?
Well! You could have heard a pin drop.
Lee, this behaviour you must stop
If you can’t change then you must go away.
Lee looked at Gud, stopped in his tracks,
Battered down by all her facts.
I’m sorry Gud he sobbed and cried
I’ve been a beast and most unkind
From this day on you will find
I’ll mend my ways and take more care
From that day on all was changed
They laughed like hogs who were deranged
They helped each other when ‘twas needed
All disagreements were conceded.
Their parents they were quite confounded.
But to this day they never found out
What had brought this change about
Why Lee no longer gave his sister lip
‘Cos of a serendipitous beer sip.