another poem search

[betty b]

I am looking to find a poem by Enid Byton that I remember from when I was younger. I can remember reading it in a childrens illustrated guide that was my Dads when he was a kid.

All i can remember of it is the first verse which is as follows:-

The Ducks go out on rainy days
and never wear goloshus (sorry i cant spell)
and no one ever turns and says
put on your macintoshes.

Does it sound familliar to anyone?

[Anita Bensoussane]

Welcome, Betty B. Yes, I've got that poem - "The Lucky Ducks" - in The Big Enid Blyton Book (Hamlyn, 1961.) It also appeared in other collections. It goes:

The ducks go out on rainy days,
And never wear goloshes,
And no one calls to them and says
"Put on your macintoshes!"

They never wrap their necks about
With scarves when it is chilly,
And never take umbrellas out,
They wouldn't be so silly.

But when it rains I have to do
Exactly what I'm told,
And put a hat and gloves on too,
In case I catch a cold.

And with umbrella out I tramp,
In macintosh and coat,
Goloshes to keep out the damp,
And scarf around my throat.

But though the ducks wear none of these,
And never, never will,
I haven't heard them cough or sneeze,
Because they've caught a chill!

And when it's raining very hard,
I wish I had the luck,
To go splish-splashing round the yard
And be a dripping duck!

Anita

[betty b]

Thank you so much for finding it

I am a happy bunny now