That Sitatunga

Kermit’s killed a sitatunga,

For to satisfy his hunger.

Brought it down with his big rifle,

Laughs, and says ‘tis but a trifle.

Kermit is a jungle hero,

Bigger than the mighty Nero.

All the natives stare and wonder

At the sitatunga plunder;

Then they dance and loudly term it

A prodigious feat for Kermit.

Kermit is “high-hook” already

Beating out his papa Teddy;

Best for old Bwana Tumbo

Is a lion and a Jumbo!

Dec. 24, ‘09

                                (Roosevelts’ African safari)