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Gerald Giraffe was the tallest by far
Of all the giraffes in the plains of Magar.
He could stand in Sistoon and eat corn in Bezork.
(For that you and I'd need a very long fork!)
At the school that he went to the others did laugh
At the sight of poor Gerald, the tall-kid-giraffe.
He scrunched in his neck as he tried to look smaller
But that made the others laugh louder and holler.
Santa showed up before Christmas one day.
"For years we've done well," dear old Santa did say.
"With Donner and Blitzen, the whole reindeer pack,
I land on each roof with some toys in a sack.
"Down the chimney I go with my gifts and my toys
Making sure that each child has some sweet Christmas joys.
Then up to the rooftop, I hop in my sleigh,
With one little whistle, we're back on our way."
Then Santa looked sad; there was pain in his eyes.
He took some deep breaths and he breathed out some sighs.
Everyone noticed, stood quiet and still.
Santa said, "Here's the problem--I'll tell you--I will:
"We've beeen missing some homes, I've found out--it is true!
Can anyone help me decide what to do?
The Kilimaran live in tall bongo trees.
Well, they have to, you know, to avoid giant fleas.
"In no dictionary that comes from Tartuffe
Will you find on its pages the word for a roof.
They all live in snow caves on the top of a hill.
No way can I manage their stockings to fill!
"In Ogolstan, I've heard they live on high cliffs.
Now, how can I ever deliver their gifts?
In Hoboke Podoke they build every new home
On the backs of tall buffalo as they do roam.
"In Bolermo, they say, people live on huge rocks
By a river that's churning where they wash their socks.
In Bazelle houses hang down from tall bamboo shoots.
At night they light lanterns and play their reed flutes.
"But how can I reach these good people? I ask.
Will one of you help in this great, noble task?"
All eyes turned to Gerald Giraffe who indeed
Could surely help Santa in his time of need
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wtf!
