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There were rumors of this beanstalk |
My name is Norman Nosy I’m with the Hometown News I am their star reporter In search of news and clues There were rumors of this beanstalk Soaring far up to the sky They sent me to investigate Was this some crazy lie? I traveled for the longest time Up over hill and dale I get the tough assignments Because I never fail But I was ready to turn back I was so tired and hot When suddenly to my surprise I finally found the spot There really was a monstrous plant Stretching from the earth It climbed up to the very sky It had a sturdy girth I looked at it with shock and awe What a sight to see! I thought that I had seen it all But this astounded me As I looked up at that stalk There came a crashing sound And right before my startled eyes A boy fell to the ground He jumped up, then he spotted me And all he said was, “Run!” I saw a giant climbing down Saying, “Fee, fi, fo, fum.” The giant said some other things That scared me half to death He said if he caught up to me It would be my last breath Well, I was not born yesterday I wasn’t sticking ‘round I caught up with the running boy In just a single bound And when we finally stopped to breathe He said his name is Jack Then he showed me what he had Within his canvas sack A golden egg was in the bag And I just stared in awe Jack said the giant had this gold And there was plenty more You had to climb up to the top To reach the giant’s lair But now the giant was alert And he was waiting there Well, that was quite enough for me This lad had lots of pluck But I was heading back to town I turned and said, “Good luck.” And when I safely got back home I filed my report I said there was no big beanstalk No, nothing of the sort Jack’s secret will stay safe with me I hope it works out well I’ll keep this story to myself No, I will never tell For who’d believe me anyway Not anyone I knew It’s too much of a fairy tale (Although I know it’s true.) With Norman Nosy on the job You’ll get the latest news Although, you know, I must confess Sometimes I pick and choose |