Based on my boys’ favorite childhood video version (1995 British animated film with Vanessa Redgrave as narrator) of the classic children’s novel by Kenneth Grahame (published 1908). See octet/octave form at d’Verse Poets…
if bored by camping under stars,
Wind in the Willows’ Mister Toad
drove gypsy carts and motor cars
at fast speeds down the open road.
with “poop, poop”, Toad did so obsess
his true friends Rat and Mole did fear
that of his life he’d make a mess—
a car thief rap he could not clear.
to dungeon deep, the judge sent Toad
for ten long years, to sob and rot;
escaping with the laundry’s load,
sly “out of jail to freedom” plot.
Toad, reunited with his friends,
returned to reclaim old Toad Hall
swords in paw, rout weasels’ den;
grand speech for celebration ball.
illustration by E.H. Shephard (wikipedia)
a poem in my pocket 
Apr 25, 2015 @ 14:58:15
Clever telling of the children’s favorite 🙂
Apr 23, 2015 @ 10:49:06
Ah the challenge of Mr.Toad’s
Wild ride of life.. never a dull
froggy moment is their ever
to be life.. ah.. the detours
can be scary but never the less
when wild-riders care more for
their friends than spinning lilies
Love can be for the grinning win..:)
Apr 23, 2015 @ 13:31:14
I suspect you admire the debonair and audacious Mr. Toad!
Apr 23, 2015 @ 04:23:14
Oh, this is delightful! Our kids must be around the same age, as this was a favorite at our house too! Thanks so much for bringing this to mind, Lynn.
Apr 23, 2015 @ 13:28:57
Happy to share the memories, Mary!
Apr 22, 2015 @ 23:13:50
Ah that Mr Toad, an excellent tribute – really brought back the book for me.
Apr 23, 2015 @ 13:28:24
I loved the book, my sons loved the video 🙂
Apr 22, 2015 @ 22:22:31
I always liked Mr. Toad! This was a fun tribute to a classic. 🙂
Apr 23, 2015 @ 13:21:58
I did have some fun with it!
Apr 22, 2015 @ 22:07:13
a perfect octet summary of Wind in the Willows. Love the “poop poop” That reminds me perfectly of Toad!
Apr 23, 2015 @ 13:21:01
Thank you, Bryan…always take your keys!
Apr 22, 2015 @ 21:19:12
Nice, I enjoyed the light approach ~ Good to read about the reunion & grand speech at the celebration ahll ~
Apr 23, 2015 @ 13:18:43
Glad you enjoyed it, Grace.
Apr 22, 2015 @ 19:48:41
What a fun poem/story…. Diane
Apr 22, 2015 @ 19:55:25
Thank you, Diane!
Apr 22, 2015 @ 18:41:13
I love your version of Wind in the Willows….that was a favorite story of mine way back when. Your version made me smile.
Apr 22, 2015 @ 19:19:10
I’m glad it made you smile 🙂
Apr 22, 2015 @ 18:40:31
Thanks for sharing this back take at literature, well, in the 40’s or 50’s….I think?
Nice and easy..sounds effortless to the ears.
Apr 22, 2015 @ 19:20:13
I did a little research and added dates…1908 novel, 1995 film. Thanks for commenting!
Apr 22, 2015 @ 18:11:43
LOL! A fun take, indeed!
Apr 22, 2015 @ 19:22:58
I find Mr. Toad seriously funny!
Apr 22, 2015 @ 17:11:15
What a fun take on the “road” octet…I love Mr. Toad and his wild ride. The rhyme and rhythm are spot on and I feel I was in the back seat of Mr. Toad’s car.
Apr 22, 2015 @ 19:23:47
A wild ride, for sure 😉
Apr 22, 2015 @ 17:09:58
I laughed out loud at the “car thief rap”
Apr 22, 2015 @ 19:54:56
Thanks for the octet challenge, Bill…it was fun!
Apr 22, 2015 @ 21:20:47
glad you liked it