Ballad of the Dubious Angler
For those who think the trout is smart,
here's a little hint.
I have caught the wily trout
on a piece of dryer lint.
For those who think the trout survives
high in a crystal vapor,
I have caught the trout among
flecks of toilet paper.
For those who think a fresh caught trout
is fit for haut cuisine,
I have eaten some that taste
like a soggy magazine.
For those who think a brown trout's brain's
substantial, here's a clue.
A brown trout's brain is shaped much like
a miniature kazoo.
For those who ooh and ah about
the patterns on a trout,
to me they look much better when
you turn them inside out.
For those who chase the wily trout
with esoteric gear,
I'd just as soon pursue them with
explosives or a spear.