I was walking down the street,
Glancing in the shops,
When I saw it,
Saw it in the window,
The window of a charity shop.
I thought it was wonderful,
But can I justify buying it.
So I walked passed
With the thought,
If it is there next week
I will buy it.
So along the street I walked,
Came to the shop,
And there it was.
So I went in,
Bought it,
And now I am the proud owner,
Of a carved wooden hippopotamus .