Wednesday, March 14, 2012

the unicorn

look what I found in my stash


a beautiful unicorn from Kustom Krafts! Now I will have to kit it up and that will take some time... In the mean time here is a sad story explaining why unicorns are not here anymore. Since I'm in the lucky Irish mood lately, the story is told by The Irish Rovers (they did it some 40 years ago).


A long time ago, when the Earth was green,
There was more kinds of animals than you've ever seen.
And they ran about and played while the Earth was being born,
And the loveliest of all was the unicorn.

There was green alligators and long-necked geese,
Some humpty backed camels and some chimpanzees.
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born,
The loveliest of all was the unicorn.

The Lord seen some sinning and it caused Him pain.
And He said, 'Stand back, I'm going to make it rain!'
He said, 'Hey, Brother Noah, I'll tell you what to do,
Go and build me a floating zoo,'
'and take some'.......

'Green alligators and long-necked geese,
Some humpty backed camels and some chimpanzees.
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born.
Don't you forget My unicorns.'

Old Noah was there to answer the call,
He finished up the ark just as the rain started to fall.
Then he marched in the animals two by two,
And he called out as they came through,

'Hey Lord,'

'I've got green alligators and long-necked geese,
Some humpty backed camels and some chimpanzees.
Some cats and rats and elephants, but Lord, I'm so forlorn,
I just can't find no unicorns!'

And Noah looked out through the driving rain,
Them unicorns were hiding, playing silly games.
Kicking and splashing while the rain was pourin',
Oh, them silly unicorns!

There was green alligators and long-necked geese,
Some humpty backed camels and some chimpanzees.
Noah cried, 'Close the door because it's starting to storm,
And we just can't wait for those unicorns!'

The ark started moving, it drifted with the tide,
The unicorns looked up from the rocks and they cried.
And the waters came down and sort of floated them away,
That's why you never see unicorns to this very day.

You'll see some green alligators and long-necked geese,
Lots of humpty backed camels and some chimpanzees.
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born,
You're never gonna see a unicorn!

So long my friends,
Evalina 

12 comments:

  1. What a great Unicorn story! Now I know the truth. I love your new St. Patrick's Day hat in your profile pic!

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  2. What a beautiful piece!!!! It's amazing what we can find in our stashes.....

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  3. Amazing stitching piece! I remember that unicorn song.

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  4. That is a gorgeous piece!! And I love that Unicorn song. I had my kids listen to it last year, they loved it too. :)

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  5. I love the Unicorn chart it's beautiful and the song fits perfectly.

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  6. The IRISH ROVERS!!!! My friend and I used to listen to her Dad's old Irish Rover record when we were teens! We loved them and this song! Thanks for posting this!!

    Great unicorn design too!!

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  7. That is a beautiful piece! Can't wait to see your progress on it!

    And that song brought back memories! I remember listening to that as a child! I know, I'm showing my age.......... :-)

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  8. Beautiful unicorn piece! I would love to have that on in my stash.

    I love the story.

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  9. Do you know, I've heard that song so many times but have never really listened to all the words! Omigosh, the unicorns missed the boat! lol I love the Irish Rovers, their songs were always so much fun. That is such a beautiful unicorn piece you'll be working on, can't wait to see it all done:-) xoxo

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  10. Love your unicorn chart and the song too. I'm another oldie who remembers it from her childhood!

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  11. Love the Kustom Kraft unicorn patterns. Just lovely my dear!

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