Jake the Snake

Jake the Snake, I found at the lake,
I brought him home with me.
I took him to bed, and covered his head,
We both went off to sleep.

I thought I was dreamin’, Mom was screamin’,
Nothing like ever before.
I got to the room, not a minute too soon,
There he was on the floor.

I said he’s mine, everything’s fine,
I’ll take him back to my bed.
I turned to flee, but it wasn’t to be,
Mom had plans for me instead.

Jake looked afraid, by every move made,
He didn’t feel safe in my arms.
Mom said he must leave, I couldn’t believe,
Jake had caused such alarm.

I went to the yard, how very hard,
To part with my new friend.
We said our goodbyes, with tears in my eyes,
The friendship had come to an end.

I’ll never forget, the day we met,
My friend, my buddy, my snake.
I sent him away, that very day,
Back at the lake was Jake the snake.