Playin' Possum

There once was a possum

who wore pajamas that had pockets made of plaid

and in those plaid pockets

excuses he had

One for his mama when it came time to eat

One for his papa when it came time to sleep

Now those excuses grew bigger and bigger

until it was no use

he felt like one great big possum

in one tiny red caboose

he struggled and struggled

until he became quite weaved in his pockets (he fell asleep)

now dreaming up excuses

from his day playing make-believe