Crocodile’s Courageous Splash

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In a land of sun and sand,

Lived a croc, quite grand.

But oh, what a plight,

He feared water at night!

With scales so green and bright,

He'd shiver at the sight,

Of rivers, lakes, and streams,

They haunted all his dreams.

"Swim?" he'd say with a grin,

"Not me, I can't begin!"

He'd rather dance on land,

With a top hat in hand.

His friends, they laughed and cheered,

For a croc who never neared,

The water's edge, so blue,

He'd bid it all adieu.

One day a frog named Fred,

Hopped up and simply said,

"Dear croc, you must be brave,

The water's not a grave!"

With a gulp and a sigh,

The croc gave it a try,

He dipped a toe, then two,

And swam the whole pond through!

Now he swims with glee,

In rivers wide and free,

A croc who faced his fear,

And found his courage