Mary's Tale

Mary's Tale

Mary had a little lamb
on her sandwich with mint jam.
It made her stomach ache and fizz.
Oh boy, how sick our Mary is!

She went to visit the school nurse,
because the effects were adverse,
who promptly called an ambulance
when Mary did the "bathroom dance."

Some Doctors said it was the jam,
while others pointed to the lamb,
one contingent said, "the bread,"
while others thought it in her head.

As egos raged, it came to pass
that Mary, with release of gas,
cured herself through happenstance
and left without a backward glance.

Notes:
An entry in "School Daze Nursery Rhyme Extravaganza"  [E]
Line Limit: 16
Lines: 16

Original rhyme can be found at Mary Had A Little Lamb  .

Yes the title was deliberate!

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Please, as long as you're here, leave a comment. Criticisms, thoughts, reactions (less groaning), yes – even words of encouragement or praise – are all equally welcome

Ken