Elmo the Elf and Lop the Hare

A secret place high in a tree

Is where Elmo stays so no one can see

He sings and dances and roams around

He’s quite mischievous when on the ground

Shuffling leaves and flowers fly

He can’t be seen he’s only six inches high

Suddenly a darkened shadow appears

Danger, danger, he surely feared

It seems to be a giant of sorts

Looks like bear with an evil snort

He rubbed his eyes a vision clear

It was a rabbit so very near

Hello, said the hare my name is Lop

I travel around and love to hop

And you would be?

With hands in his pocket he murmured his name

The hare assured him he was really tame

Well, Elmo don’t be scared

Come play with me if you really dare

Would you like a ride on this fine day

I can travel far or we can stay

Elmo was surprised having not been attacked

So having no fear he jumped on his back

A new friend he found right before his eyes

Bouncing around because of his size

A smile so big what a great surprise

Just be careful Elmo said, not too far away

The town will come looking if I stray

So off they went two unlikely pair

Elmo the Elf, and Lop the Hare

Author: Pauline Libutti