Four Small Feet Through Oz | Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung)
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The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a unique retelling of the Wizard of Oz adventure through the eyes of Dorothy's faithful companion, Toto. This heartwarming narrative follows the small but mighty dog as he experiences the sudden upheaval from Kansas to Oz, meeting unusual companions along the yellow brick road. Through Toto's perspective, listeners discover how his unwavering loyalty and sharp instincts guided Dorothy through poppy fields, exposed the Wizard's deception, and provided steadfast companionship through every challenge. The poem beautifully captures Toto's unspoken heroism, revealing that sometimes the smallest characters have the biggest impact on a journey's success.
OriginThis poem is based on "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," written by L. Frank Baum and published in 1900. The original children's novel follows Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto after they're transported from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz. While Toto is a significant character in the original story, he doesn't receive as much narrative focus as in this reimagined version, which places him at the heart of the adventure and gives voice to his experiences and emotions. The novel entered the public domain in 1956.
Four Small Feet Through Oz
I never begged for skies so high Or houses fallin' from the sky One minute I was chasin' cats Next thing I know—crash—Dorothy's flat
A cloud of dust a witch's scream But Dorothy stayed strong in the dream She held me close heart full of shock While I just scanned the yellow rock
The air was sweet but strange and wrong With singin' trees and rainbow song The lion growled I didn't move He shook like leaves with somethin' to prove
The strawman smiled with stitched-up pride But lost his stuffing every stride And tinman stiff with hollow tone Would freeze up solid if left alone
Oh Toto love you brave you true You walked through fire and followed through When skies turned dark and witches flew You stayed by me you always do
Through poppy fields so deep so wide Where dreams did pull and truth did hide I barked and bit I kicked and fought To keep her safe that's all I thought
The wizard roared the fire rose high But I could see it was a lie I tugged the curtain showed his face And barked the truth in that wild place
You never spoke in words it's true But every bark said what to do You were my compass through the mist Each time I feared you would persist
No need for medals scrolls or fame No lion's badge no wizard's game Just her soft voice her hand in mine That's all I need and I'll be fine
So if you think I'm just a pet You haven't heard my journey yet Through Oz I ran on four small feet With rhythm strong and reggae beat
You're more than dog you're heart and flame Through every storm you knew my name If Oz was wild and full of fright You were my roots you were my light
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