Bedtime Story

04.30 | There was once a man named Lee
Who was scared to come out from under his tree
That overlooked people swimming in the sea
And deep down he thought, "I wish that was me."

The sun rose and dropped
But Lee did not move from his spot
Around the tree he would trot
And then fall asleep on his cot

One day a visitor came to meet Lee
It was a beautiful girl named Lucy
She brought some tea
And they drank it merrily

She left at the sunset
With memories you could never forget
Saddened, Lee said, "You'll probably never come back, I'll bet"
Lucy smirked, "I'll be back, don't you fret"

Time passed and soon Fall came
And the tree grew very tame
The limbs looking like a cane
While the sea was losing its fame
And still Lucy came
Even in the rain

Winter came near
And Lucy had fear
That Lee wouldn't make it this year
So Lucy ran where he could hear
"Lee, you have to come with me," she said with a tear
"If you want me to leave, my dear,
you'll have to kick me rear!"

So Lucy stood in thought
And she must've thought alot

Lee became impatient and crossed his arms in dismay
He mumbled under his breath, "Trying to make me leave! Oh she'll pay."
But I guess Lucy didn't see it this way

Next thing you know Lucy is kicking Lee in the rear
"What are you doing, my dear?!?"
"Kicking you in the rear!"
Once Lee got out from under the tree, you could see a tear.

Because Lee had never experienced pain
And sometimes pain is what pushes you forward
To let go of fears of what is out from under the tree
So that we may go and play with others in the sea

And they all lived happily ever after...