Smarter than the Average Bear

Yogi roamed through Jellystone Park,

Strolled across my TV set every Sunday

In his mint-green tie, matching hat,

Marshmallow-white collar and

Nothing else,

Steadfast sidekick Boo-boo by his

Furry side

Ready to snatch another

Pic-a-nic basket.

I never comprehended exactly

How massive Yogi’s stomach was

Or how many jelly sandwiches it would take

For him to explode,

But when Yogi got his yummy catch,

I watched him gobble it down without

A hiccup of hesitation.

In retrospect, I don’t think

That Yogi was sending the right message about

Stealing

But then again, Ranger Smith did often give him

A severe scolding

And Yogi was entitled to good food

Every once in a while.

Katy Thompson

Block: 3

April 23, 2012