Ballad Poem- Pip

Group: Belinda and Maebel

Pip

 

The journey began at Canine University

Where a puppy’s dreams came true

Pip just wanted to be a little doggie who helps others see

But he wasn’t tall enough to be part of the crew

 

Pip stood underneath the measuring beam

He lifted himself up on all four feet and extended an ear

The instructor gave a sigh and gestured to the door  

Pip was on his way to be a seer

 

He first started off with some simple tasks

But he couldn’t even lift his paw

Or stop the kibble from overflowing his bowl

How could he guide at all?

 

The journey began at Canine University

Where a puppy’s dreams came true

Pip just wanted to be a little doggie to help others see

But he wasn’t tall enough to be part of the crew

 

With heavy shoulders, he walked to the entrance

He was finally done giving it all

Pip’s eye was caught by the displayed past accomplishments

And he saw Ace on the wall

 

Ace was a pup, just like Pip

He, too, was vertically challenged

And even with such disadvantage

Ace still managed

 

With this in mind, he adapted to his struggles

This was something he could get through

He now could raise his paw and walk without flaw

If Ace could do it, then he could too

 

The journey began at Canine University

Where a puppy’s dreams came true

Pip just wanted to be a little doggie to help others see

But he wasn’t tall enough to be part of the crew

 

The time finally came

Where Pip’s skills were put to the test

In order to be a guide dog

He knew he had to try his best

 

First in line, was little Pip

And the exam started off well

But with a small stumble

His chances of being a guide dog fell

 

The journey began at Canine University

Where a puppy’s dreams came true

Pip just wanted to be a little doggie to help others see

But he wasn’t tall enough to be part of the crew

 

Without hesitation,

He was kicked out of the academy

Pip’s dreams got shattered

This was a great tragedy

 

As he trudged out of the doors

He spotted a lady in danger

Pip hurried to assist the woman

This was going to be a game changer

 

He slipped his head through her purse

Pip slowly guided her out of the way

Her pets and praises show her gratitude

Pip’s skills were on display

 

Everyone saw Pip’s good deed

And they were proud of his act of compassion

Of course, this didn’t go to waste

They all gave positive reactions

 

Pip’s teacher and examiner turned to Ace’s statue

And took off the blue cape of its back

They draped it around Pip’s shoulders

Now he was part of the pack

 

The journey ended at Canine University

And a puppy’s dreams came true

Pip became a little doggie who helps others see

He was just enough to be part of the crew [together]