Once upon a time, there was a creature,
Whose actions they couldn't explain,
They would suppose and guess and wonder,
But still, things were never quite the same.

One day the creature did something odd,
They decided to eject a big blue pod,
Their friends were confused, they didn't know why,
So the creature had to explain and not just imply.

"Dear friends," the creature said with an excuse,
"I had to get rid of this pod, it's of no use,
It's because it was old and broken,
And leaving it here would have made a mess unspoken."

Their friends understood and smiled,
The creature's explanation was concise and mild,
So next time they see something strange,
They won't suppose, they'll ask and arrange.

And that's how the creature taught their peers,
To always listen and wipe away their fears,
Because an explanation can clear the air,
And make a confusing situation fair.

Reflections

1. What did the creature do that confused their friends?
2. How did the creature explain their actions to their friends?
3. What did the creature teach their friends about explaining things?
4. Why is it important to ask questions and listen to explanations?
5. Can you think of a time when you didn't understand something and had to ask for an explanation?