Leprechaun Lore
A leprechaun found a big pot of gold.
He put in his basket all it would hold.
Soon he was thinking, "Won't it be grand
To share all this gold with the poor in this land?"
So he headed out and gave to the needy,
They all asked for one, the needy aren't greedy.
He walked through the countryside whistling a tune.
On a warm summer day in the fine month of June.
A big shiny car appeared at his side.
He was pleased when the driver offered a ride.
He popped right in and they went on their way
And was shocked when the driver had this to say,
"Hey, little fellow, you should know I've been told
That the basket you carry is filled up with gold.
You are so tiny and I'm big, as you see,
It only makes sense that you give it to me!
"Back in my house is a neat little stage
And on it I've built a cute tiny cage.
I'll put you in there and dress you so fine,
Then show you off to some rich friends of mine."
Now if you are wishing to have a nice day
Upsetting a leprechaun's not a good way.
He said, "Now I fear I know your type well,
Just forget my fine basket, I'm casting a spell.
"For people like you should not be allowed
To mix with nice people where there is a crowd.
With this flick of my finger and wave of my arm
I'm sending you now where you'll do no more harm."
Now out on the prairie the coyotes cry,
Then howl at this guy as he goes rolling by.
He finds his existence is lonely, indeed.
That's why they call him the "sad tumbleweed."
—Grandpa Tucker
Copyright ©1998 Bob Tucker
