by Kathleen Weisgerber

Created on: July 02, 2008

Ten Rowdy Rhinos

Ten rowdy rhinos stampede through jungle vine

One got his horn stuck, now there are nine.

Nine rowdy rhinos cross a swamp, so great.
One's afraid of water, now there are eight.

Eight rowdy rhinos with their feet all revvin',
one sniffed too much dust, now there are seven.

Seven rowdy rhinos crushing bamboo sticks,
one crushed his pinky toe, now there are six.

Six rowdy rhinos, crash a big bee hive,
one got stung between his eyes, now there are five.

Five rowdy rhinos, meet up with a boar.
She waved and smiled at one rhino, now there are four.

Four rowdy rhinos romp beneath a tree,
a coconut dropped on one's head, now there are three.

Three rowdy rhinos, playing peek-a-boo,
one got scared and ran away, now there are two.

Two rowdy rhinos, sitting in the sun,
bright rays burned one rhino's head, now there's only one.

One lonely rhino, with no one to have fun,
hung his head and walked away, now there are none.

Zero rowdy rhinos, now who's going to play?
Oh look! They all came back to stay and play all day.

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