Gilbert the grasshopper loved to leap high, touching the soft clouds in the sky.

One sunny morning, he whispered, 'I wish to see the world beyond my home's green dish.'

With a hop, skip, and jump, he set off east, hoping to find a grand bug's feast.

He met Sally the snail on a leaf so wide, who liked to move slow and enjoyed to hide.

Sally warned, 'Dear friend, be aware of the birds, they soar and swoop down in silent herds.'

Gilbert nodded and thanked his friend so neat, then continued to jump on his tiny feet.

Through gardens and fields, he traveled far, over the hill, and past the old car.

On the hill's top, he saw the vast land, filled with wonders and sights very grand.

He leaped with joy and sang a song, but a strong wind blew him, whooshing along.

Landing near a stream, he felt quite lost, the wind had brought him at no small cost.

A friendly dragonfly zipped with grace, 'Need help finding your way back to your place?'

Gilbert smiled and soon they found his green home, where he promised to leap but never to roam.