Look for treasure and you'll find treasure! Winner, Cramp! |
Title from: "Butterflies and Ladders" Butterflies and Ladders My cousins and I got a lot of pleasure Following clues, to seek some treasure! The oldest of us set up the caper Hiding little bits of paper All over the house for us to find On top, under, in front, behind! Once, the prize was up on high The clue? "Climb to the sky." "Get the ladder," the youngest said To reach way there -- overhead The little ladder against the wall Going up, I felt so tall! The wallpaper showed some butterflies Colourful, dancing before my eyes. Suddenly, I forgot what I was doing "HEY! These are really moving!" My cousins looked and began to giggle They couldn't see a flutter or wriggle. "Maybe you have to climb," I insisted And finally, when I persisted They borrowed a ladder from next door Placed it next to mine, on the floor My cousin climbed, and gasped 'It's true!" "They're moving! I believe you!" All of us had soon seen the sight of the painted butterflies in true flight But the surprises hadn't stopped yet For the little pup, my cousin's pet Spoke up and said, "Woof! You must go Where the butterflies lead, you know." So we went where the butterflies flew Out in the garden to where roses grew. And there, among the great red petals We saw the gleam of shining metal We leaped in gratitude and in pleasure We had been led to a real treasure! Among the roses, there was gold Just enough for each to hold And that's the end of my story Of butterflies, ladders and of glory! |