Mr. Tree's Famous Tea Parties

A fantastical tale of woodland creatures and the yearly party!!

On the edge of a glen
shadowed by oak and birch,
lives Grandest Fellow Tree.
A most excellent squirrel
(of bushy tail and welcome smile)
whose spring time tea parties
are attended from far and wide.

Acorn scones and cattail tea,
spiced with a bit of wild mint;
dried huckleberries from last fall
tossed with handfuls of pine nuts;
wild onions crushed in mushrooms minced
and for dessert, his famous honeyed barley!
His delicate hand in the pantry
is well known from mountains to prairie lake
and draws all the woodland folk.

Up on the branches of Mr. Tree's oak
will be seen the most amazing things.
Mr. Crane conversing c**k a doodle doo
with C**k Crow, Junior.

Diamond Back Rattler hissing approval
for Miss Badger's newest springtime coat,
her furry cheeks burning with the joy
of being noticed by her favorite guy
(she still can't get up the courage
to ask for a kiss!).
Miss Elephant, toenails painted brightest red
(for hiding in cherry trees, of course!)
relaying the latest gossip
with her enormous circle of admirers.

Compliments on the food and drink
sweet and heavy in the air,
everyone gives their gratitude
to their squirrelly host,
ever so anxious to please.
For to be extended an invitation
to next spring’s fling,
well hey, it's the social do
of the year!