Tall Tale

He soon learned the art of walking tall
and it wasn’t long before
he was looking down on all
of his neighbours.

His own house became far too small
and his tiny wife found
she could no longer accommodate him.

He needed a bigger wife and a bigger house
- somewhere grand with grounds
so he could step out in a morning
and wave at planes.

He left the kids with her
- there was a risk
he might walk all over them
and they did squeak so.

Some say he’s got too big
for his boots.

Others see a man
who outgrew his confines.

I got my binoculars out
and took a look.

All I could see
was a man
with his head in the clouds.


Feet In The Clouds