here's a little ditty that i have to write
i promised a friend i would do so tonight
what great reward shall i receive
when this deed is done and all is read
some great treasure to me be sent

anticipation might soon abate
but will i last the wait
what great treasure do i hope
will find its way to home
braving swelling seas and foam

is this piece long enough to satisfy
the subject of this nonsense lullaby
many say size is of no note
but we all know it does not hurt
to have a bit of length and girth

so i add an extra verse with slightly longer lines
to fill out and hide this poorly done design
have pity on the author of these words
he knows not what he writes or rhythms
only that one must if one wants some naughty times

     	      	      	  	     -2006-02-24