Barry Louis Polisar

Reptile World
Thanks for the invitation To come to your house at nine. I'd love to visit you today but I feel I must decline. I know that you have lots of pets, Not one of them is a cat; No dogs, no hamsters or any Furry, fuzzy thing like that. I know that you love reptiles like Lizards, newts and skinks. I fear my fear forbids me To come in for a drink. I know that when you greet me, You will invite me in And once I am inside And ask you how you've been, I'll see that on your sofa Sits a hungy crocodile; You'll clear a spot for me And ask if I will stay awhile. Freezing in my tracks and Letras de cancionesCareful not to make a sound, I'll hear a rattle at my back And slowly turn around Copperheads and cottonmouths Will slither 'round your feet. With a lizard on your shoulder You'll say, "Have something to eat. " I'll feel something against my leg; It's just your alligator. I'll jump, I'll be a bit on edge; I won't wanna irritate her. You'll show me your pet python And tell me how you picked her, While wrapped around my leg Is your boa constrictor. You'll show me asps and muggers, Lizards newts and skinks; I'll hear my heartbeat beat so fast As you pour me that drink But sitting in your kitchen sink Will be your pet iguana, So I thank you for inviting me But I don't think I wanna From Letras Mania