David Kavanagh Poet Rhyme

Barely a Chance

Please can I go past
Said the salmon to the bear 
Sure swim right on by
Just licking down my hair 

I’ve already caught my fill
Had more than I prefer 
That’s mighty nice of you 
Thought I was a goner there

So how many you eat today 
Lost count don’t really care
Me neither, only extended family 
Ah well life isn’t always fair 

Tell me about it fish 
I too have cubs to rear
Now get on up that river 
Or I’ll kill you I swear

Salmon swims on by
Boldly leaps into the air 
Bears paw crashes down 
Catching him full square 

Said you weren’t hungry 
As his teeth began to tear 
This is for showing off
With that flyby fanfare.

Can I have a final word
Said the salmon to the bear
Go on but make it quick 
Did I ever stand a prayer 

Ask a predator for favor 
Only makes us more aware 
Of underlying weakness 
In your case laissez-faire. 

By 
David Kavanagh

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