Read together
Once upon a time on a sloping hill
A silly little sleeper lay very still
It was made of slate and it looked so fine
But it needed a shim to make it align
The soil beneath it was soft and loose
So it needed a slab to give it some use
A section of siding to keep it all neat
And a soldier to guard it, oh so sweet
But then there was a setback, what could they do?
The sleeper was too tall, it wouldn't do
So they dug down deep into the ground
And made it work, without a sound
Now the sill sits sturdy, strong and true
Thanks to the hard work of the crew
And the little sleeper, once so still
Now rests on a foundation of skill
Talk about it
Reflection
- What did the workers need to do to make the silly little sleeper strong and sturdy?
- What was the setback the workers faced and how did they overcome it?
- Why was it important to have a soldier to guard the sleeper?
- How do you think the workers felt when they finally finished the job?
- Can you think of a time when you had to work hard to overcome a challenge?