Poetry for Africa Book 1 by ScobaXL - HTML preview

THE CAMEL’S COMPLAINT   

Canary-birds feed on sugar and seed,

Parrots have crackers to crunch;

And, as for the poodles, they tell me the noodles

Have chicken and cream fro their lunch.

But there is never a question

About my digestion –

Anything does for me!

…

Cats, you’re aware can repose to a chair,

Chickens can roast upon rails;

Puppies are able to sleep in a stable,

And oysters can slumber in pails.

But no one supposes 

Apoor camel doses –

Any place does for me!

…

Lambs are inclosed where it’s never exposed,

Coops are constructed for hens;

Kittens are treated to houses well heated,

And pigs are protected by pens.

But a camel comes handy

Wherever it’s sandy –

Anywhere does for me!

…

People would laugh if you rode a giraffe,

Or mounted the back of an ox;

It’s nobody’s habit to ride on a rabit,

Or try to bestraddle a fox.

But as for a camel, he’s

Ridden by familes – 

Any load does for me!  

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