*Poetry and artwork copyright to Anne Frandi-Coory – All Rights Reserved 9th May 2019*
Dedicated to my grandchildren, Amber and Jack, who inspire me to join them in the most fantastical dramas*
THE BUTLER AND THE NANNY
Not far away, in a pretty town, ‘twas uncanny
Lived the Butler of some repute, and the Nanny
She who could cook up many a tasty feast
Her pastry, pies, and rice dishes not the least
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The Butler, as always he answered a knock
In his best bow tie, his head he would cock
“Coffee, tea or milk” he’d ask those who came to visit
“Come, take a seat, here at table” he’d politely insist
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Miss Amber and Master Jack often came by to play
Ready to paint or to sketch, they’d spend mostly a day
As well Master Jack liked to sing, drama was his want
While Miss Amber was a dancer, her love, en pointe
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Clever Little Miss and astute Little Master,
Always knew the Butler could avert disaster
And when his index finger was raised above
They both knew it was time to listen, and behave
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The Butler and the Nanny loved birds in their garden
If Zak the cat stalked them, he’d not get a pardon
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Birds large and small searching for grubs to eat
Zak was only allowed to watch from the window seat
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That Little Miss she’d scold Zak if birds he chased
To kill such beautiful creatures would be such a waste
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While Little Master instructs Zak “give mice a chance”
They’ll freeze or shiver when Zak takes a glance
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Dressing up in costumes and acting out stories galore
Was drama Master Jack, Miss Amber, loved to explore
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Of course, she always wanted to be a royal queen
He preferred to fight monsters in nearly every scene
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Such a musical family, they love dancing and singing
With mummy on piano and daddy guitar-a-strumming
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Master Jack dreams one day he’ll join the family band
But for now he and Miss Amber join in, hand in hand
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At night when daddy, mummy finally arrive at the door
The Butler serves a snack, to their delight and more
So tired and weary after several hard-working weeks
Just to sit down, relax, and is all every grown up seeks
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anne frandi-coory 