Silly Old Baboon - Trilogy

There was a Baboon

Who, one afternoon,

Said, 'I think I will fly to the sun.'

So, with two great palms

Strapped to his arms,

He started his take-off run.

Mile after mile

He galloped in style

But he never once left the ground.

'You're running too slow'

Said a passing crow,

'Try reaching the speed of sound.'

So he put on a spurt -

By God how it hurt!

The soles of his feet caught fire.

There were great clouds of steam

As he raced through a stream

But he still didn't get any higher.

Racing on through the night

Both his knees caught slight

And smoke billowed out from his rear.

Quick to his aid

Came a fire brigade

Who chased him for over a year.

Many moons passed by.

Did Baboon ever fly?

Did he ever get to the sun?

I've just heard today

That he's well on his way!

He'll be passing through Acton at one.

P.S. Well, what did you expect from a Baboon?

There was a Baboon

Who, one afternoon,

Said, 'This time I shall try...

A different route

Up high I will shoot

Right through the cloudy sky.

'The moon is for me

Now, let me see...

I need to get "there" much quicker.

The sun took me years

And brought about fears,

Not to mention my ticker!'

He hired some mice 

A thousand and thrice,

And tied them with string to his waist.

They all sniffed away

Then took off - hooray!

In search of that strong cheesy taste.

Advice from Apollo

He chose not to follow

And trouble - it started to brew.

'Is this the right way?'

Baboony did say,

'I really do not have a clue-ooh-ooh-ooh!'

Will this crazy old loon

Ever get to the moon?

Whilst trembling he let out a plea:

'I'm really quite small

And won't eat it all.

I only want Cheddar. Help meeeee!'

P.S. Well, didn't you know Baboons love cheese?!

There was a Baboon

Who, one afternoon

Said, 'This is the BIG ONE for me.

I will aim for the stars

And end up on Mars,

Then gobble up ten bars for tea!'

A rocket was built

And he gave it a tilt

'This is the right angle,' he said.

'If I have a good flight

I should be there tonight

On that chocolate blob that is red!'

He whizzed off the ground

With a KA-BOOMY sound

And gas expelled out of his bum.

The pressure - it grew

His bum, again, blew,

Rumbles began in his tum!

The rocket's new pong

Was incredibly strong,

Baboon pinched the end of his nose.

'I hope I land soon

I've gone well past the moon'

He yelled. 'Oh my gosh, here it goes...'

There was a big BANG

Then a cling and a clang;

A martian gave Baboon a hug.

'You've landed on Mars,

There are no choccy bars,'

He giggled. 'You silly great mug!'

P.S. Well, at least he made it!