Pete
 the 
Silly Pelican

  
There once was a pelican who loved to be dry.
A hat upon his head he did always apply.
No matter the season,
For whatever reason,
A hat always came between his head and the sky.

So obsessed was this bird with the rain,
That an umbrella was added to cover his feather brain.
No matter the season,
For whatever reason,
He was prepared when stormy weather came.

Such a dislike he had of the wet,
That a raincoat was added to keep dry needs met.
No matter the season,
For whatever reason,
All these clothes were causing a sweat.

His ensemble indeed became complete,
When boots were added to cover his feet.
But due to the season,
For very good reason,
He soon perspired himself into the deep.

copyright 1999, Shelby Brown