Little Eva and Papa

 

Tiger and Beaver Tell Tale


Wrap your imagination upon this scene

as if it is appearing on a movie screen

Walking into a tiger cage at the zoo

& a beaver both singing a tune or two


Daddy became enamored with a girl

thought he’d take a romantic whirl

told her he would never ever leave her

dubbed her his sweet dancing beaver

knew that she was a true true believer

singing tunes charming as lovely Little Eva


He was indeed one enchanted old man

so thrilled that he could hardly stand

recalling prancing to the radio tunes

as Little Eva’s voice made him swoon

When she walked into our living room

You’d swear he was a fresh blushing groom


Astonished as she broke into a bright smile

saw why he gallivanted that extra mile

You see our Mama had passed away

a memory present to us each day


We knew him also as a sappy old sot

who need to love someone a lot

this sweet new beaver child so very fond

filled the vacuum missing in his pond


that analogy may seem pathetic and strange

we knew with love he was a little bit insane

She did have small sweet ivory buck teeth too

earning that name, adhered by his lovesick glue


We knew the fascination would not last

but why not enjoy it until from him it passed?

“Little Beava Eva” would be a special treat

for him a bit of love candy do very sweet


We knew she would smile swimming away

making Dad joyous for at least one day

it helped sweet Papa’s kindness to get by

singing a touching Goodbye Mama Lullaby


for to love he always remained true

such Little Eva dreams by him often flew

Always our Mama he loved best of all

Winter Spring Summer and her farewell Fall

🐯

©James M. Frase-White

30 & 31 March 2025 5:56 AM





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