There was once was a sheep

Who had a big secret to keep

So he told a lie a day

To avoid giving it away

Eventually he started

To believe the lies he parted

And when he caught sight

Of a wolf that night

No one came to his side

They all ran to hide

So he stood alone to fight

With all his might

For he was not afraid

Even when no one stayed

The wolf with a toothy grin

Asked him if he'd been

Waiting for him to arrive

So he can keep everyone alive

He told the wolf, yes

It was for the best

If he'd tell them they'd be scared

Of the teeth that you bared

But now it was just us

We can discuss

If you leave my flock alone

I'll throw you a bone

Otherwise feel the pain

Of all that you have gained

From eating other sheep

Who have done nothing but keep

Their hearts happy and content

With the lives they were lent

The wolf confused

And amused

By this sheep's intent

Waited to see what it meant

To stand in his way

On this fateful day

But with nary a sound

The flock came leaping abound

Coming around

The poor hound

Outnumbered at last

It ran hastily past

All the sheep that had departed

Now wholehearted

Heard the fear

Of the monster's sneer

So now wolves howl at night

For they had been given quite a fright

Never wanting to be alone

Afraid to be on their own

They learned a lesson from that sheep

Promises are meant to keep

For you never know

When Nature will bestow

The gift to see

Others need you as much as me