DORMOUSE

DORMOUSE

For Jean

Sleep, little dormouse, sleep ...

For winter-time is here ...

Tuck yourself in tightly ...

Lest hunting cats come near.

Sleep, little dormouse, sleep ...

Snug in your little nest ...

The nights are long, and dark, and cold ...

And only made for rest.

Sleep, little dormouse, sleep ...

Till spring comes round again ...

And, when the earth warms up,

Safely leave your little den.

Ffion