The Gift

Teach your child patience
One sunny morning the envelopes came
Colorful, shiny, with each creature's name.
Some opened them carefully, others just tore
And all of them knew just what lay in store.
"You're invited to the palace next Sunday at two
It's the king's birthday party; he'll be waiting for you.
The Lion King celebrates just once a year -
So come one and all - we're expecting you here!"