the field assistant’s song

we walk in this lovely forest, in the wilderness we hold so dear

there’s nothing to be afraid of, nothing at all to fear

for i am here with you and the weather’s clear!

it may have started to rain, and the walk has become a drag

but that’s nothing to be sad about, don’t let your spirits sag

for i am here with you and there’s food in the bag!

we may have run out of food, and the stream’s another hour

but nothing to be scared of, we’re still on a walkable path

i know the general direction and the basecamp isn’t far!

the forest does seem unfamiliar, we may have lost the way

but not a worried sigh, not an anxious word must you say

for i am here with you and we still have the light of day!

it may be getting dark now, and it seems a battery-change was overdue 

there might be a slight problem if we ran into elephants, it’s true

but then you are here with me and i can run faster than you!!