First Time

The first time I saw you - there - Sophisticated, warm-blooded, And for a kiss, you blubbered - Barbary lipped, presenting the bill. If I'd snuggle up, you'd cover me in fur. Coo-ee! A real little nest egg, Said you had it all laid out - Liar! Paid me up the river, Rule of the rudder, Waddling off - As though your feet were webbed. Then, as the tide ebbed - More of me bled. Keep your platitudes, Platypus!