In the land of animals big and small,
There lived a stork so thin and tall,
It had a ritual that was quite grand,
An elaborate dance that no one could stand.

It would douse its feathers in the pond,
And flap its wings like a magic wand,
Then it would wattle and hop around,
Making a sound that echoed through the ground.

The bearded barbet watched in awe,
As did the pelican and the hummingbird with a claw,
For in this land, rituals were scarce,
And the stork's dance was beyond compare.

The shellfish peeked out from their home,
And the animals watched as they roamed,
For this sight was truly extinct,
A dance so beautiful, it made them think.

The stork's dance was a sight to behold,
A story that would forever be told,
And so the animals gathered round,
To watch the stork's dance and its magical sound.

Reflections

1. What was the stork's ritual dance like?
2. Why did the other animals watch the stork's dance with awe and amazement?
3. Why do you think the stork's dance was so special in the land where rituals were scarce?
4. How did the stork's dance make the other animals feel?
5. Can you think of any special rituals or dances that you do with your family or friends?