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