The Land of Grimney - The Illustrated Adventures of Cora Pearl, aged 12

I've trusted my instincts and travelled this far
Through many challenges, via treacle and tar
I've been led up the garden path
& felt many people's wrath
But I've still tried to be myself
Even being as different as Bumblecrack's elf
When I've gone along with the crowd
I've been no longer proud
It's not as hard to be a sheep
To follow little Bo Peep
So I am unique
Although some see me as a freak
But secretly I think they are green with envy
Trapped in a prison full of misery
I'm training for the Rio Olympics
& starting this competition at zero
Whilst you are enjoying summer picnics
I'll be in Janeiro winning Regatta Rodrigo

Our little Tanith a freak?
Who said that? They've got a cheek!
Although I'm first to admit
You are a bit strange dear - just a bit.
Who wants to follow like a sheep?
Much better your own mind to keep
We all go along with the crowd at times
To keep the peace and that's just fine
But never stop being yourself
Or you'll end with the other clones on the shelf!

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Thanks Meadow

people pick on me because I don't drink
& I like to exercise
Some also think I stink
Because I have hair lice

HAIR LICE????!!
Don't be admitting that!
I thought they didn't like you
because you're FAT
Take some advice
Go wash your hair
It's ok to be different
but that's not fair!
None of us are fond of nits
Get rid of them quick
and while you're there
spray deoderant in your pits

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Thanks Meadow
You always make me feel better
You are like my shadow
Smelly, fat and a bed wetter
and like me not fond of beer
Who the crowds abuse and cheer
But at least we're not as bad as Vanyon
Who likes to live in the dungeon
& not as lazy as SMacca
Who'll always be a slacker

Oi who does Tanith think she is ?!!
Calling me a slacker
I have a mind to whack that dizz
To place on her nose a smack - huh!

Oh SMacca I did not mean to offend
I've now lost a dear friend
I truly truly apologise
Leaving now with tears in my eyes

Tanith Shand you listen to me
I'm nothing like you don't you see
I'm not smelly and I'm not fat
As for bedwetting just forget that!
After reading your last stanza
I think you'd be a good friend for Tanza

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