The Chumlins - A Kid's Tale

byJonBrooks

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10 years ago

This little creature is the Quokka, native to Australia. The cartoonish grin inspired a short story I wrote for my daughter today. It made her smile, and she suggested I share it with others:

THE CHUMLINS

Deep within a hole on a big grassy hill

Under a long bridge that keeps getting thinner

A family of Chumlins escaped the night’s chill

To get ready for a big Chumlin dinner

Their feast for the night was beans and mixed greens

All grown with love by little Chumlin Teens

Who care for their gardens in striped yellow jeans

Using only their hands, without help from machines

The family all gathers 'round a big wooden table

Carved by descendants of an ancient Chumlin fable

With special utensils they eat with their feet

Chomping on everything savory, sour, and sweet

Though their customs are odd, they’re quite friendly creatures

A big whiskery smile is the best of their features

They smell like flowers and have fur on their hide

If you roam near their home they may invite you inside

And if you fit in their hole you’ll get a warm Chumlin greeting

They spin on their heads with loud Chumlin drums beating

Holding hands in a circle they share why they’re grateful

Reminding each other to be nice and to never be hateful

When you’re with family try to remember the same

Some of them even helped give you your name

Be thankful for your family and know that they care

Happy smiles on faces keep everyone’s spirits as light as air