Four Small Feet Through Oz | Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung)

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.

Origin

This 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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