A friend of mine sent me a copy of one of her favorite poems, one she used to read to her four girls when they were young…and now she reads to her grandchildren.  We know the author (Valine Hobbs) but nothing more about this old poem.  Enjoy!

 One Day When We Went Walking

 One day when we went walking

I found a dragon’s tooth,

A dreadful dragon’s tooth.

“A locust thorn,” said Ruth.

One day when we went walking,

I found a brownie’s shoe,

A brownie’s button shoe.

“A dry pea pod,” said Sue.

One day when we went walking,

I found a mermaid’s fan,

A merry mermaid’s fan.

“A scallop shell,” said Dan.

One day when we went walking,

I found a fairy’s dress,

A fairy’s flannel dress.

“A mullein leaf,” said Bess.

Next time that I go walking-

Unless I meet an elf,

A funny, friendly elf-

I’m going by myself!

-Valine Hobbs