A Close Call

When Hedgehog saw two worms in love
her appetite diminished.
The worms were tangled in a hug
and, when their cuddle finished,

the hedgehog said, 'Keep calm, young worms,'
(the worms were looking frantic),
'I cannot eat two worms in love.
I'm just an old romantic.'

So if you spot two tangled worms,
locked in a strong embrace,
the chances are you'll also see
a hedgehog's gentle face.

poem © Celia Warren 2012