The White Rhinoceros

I took a number 7 bus
To see the White Rhinoceros.

I rang the bell. He let me in
And said, "Hello. How have you been?"

I told him all my hopes and fears.
He looked at me and flicked his ears.

I told him all my fears and hopes.
He handed me two telescopes.

I questioned him about his horn.
He said, "Before the world was born."

"But how," I asked him, "can that be?"
He said, "And now it’s time for tea."

I left his house at half-past-four.
He chuckled as he shut the door.