Shorty Small
was very tall
despite his humble name.
In fact, his height
was quite a sight,
and Shorty's claim to fame.

Yes, Shorty Small
was so, so tall,
to reach to comb his hair,
he'd have to climb,
for quite some time,
a ladder way up there.

To tie his shoes,
he had to use
a rope or knotted sheet
to clamber down
toward the ground
to even reach his feet.

And that is all
of Shorty Small
that's worthy to report.
For, overall,
although he's tall,
his tale is rather short.

--Kenn Nesbitt