If my apple tree could grow one 
I’d stand there on guard duty 
To stop the scrumpers scrumping 
From my tree now very fruity 
 
I’d watch it in the daytime 
Keep an eye on it at night 
I’d never go too far away 
To keep my fruit in sight 
 
In midday sun I’d water it 
If hot I’d give it shades 
And when my back is burning 
Stay there till sunlight fade’s 
 
If an apple grew on my tree 
Getting nothing but the best 
Till it grew so large and fruity 
Looking nothing like the rest 
 
When it ripened off I’d bite it 
But if I should see a grub 
I’d forget the flipping apples 
And spend more time down the pub 
 
 
© 2008 David Threadgold 
Rambling Riddles & Rhymes
David Threadgold   www.davidthreadgold.com
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