The Predictable Incident of the Skunk in the Night-Time

[sauergeek]

While riding from the train last night
A skunk did I espy.
But far too late did I see him
To stop or 'void his eye.

So he turned 'round quite fast in place
And up his tail did raise --
A sight I hope to never see
In my remaining days.

I put on speed as best I could
I could not stop or swerve
In time to miss impending doom
While coming 'round the curve.

I thought he missed! I kept my pace
Along the avenue.
But when I stopped, a ling'ring smell
Told me his aim was true.

And so I must clean everything
Myself, my bike, my clothes.
I hope that soon I will no more
Offend another's nose.

That way perhaps I'll ride again
Though now with increased dread
And I'll ride slow, to better see
A skunk in flowerbed.

Comments

[kelkyag]

Poor noses!

[sauergeek]

I have mostly managed to avoid offending noses other than my own -- but only mostly. Eventually the bike will be de-stunk enough to take on the train again...

[keshwyn]

Brava! (But also, oh dear...)

[sauergeek]

Thanks! And the stink on the bike is reduced -- but not entirely gone -- today. All the nooks and crannies, and I'm on my fourth bike washing.

[i_leonardo]

that almost made me snarf my coffee.
most excellent verse.

[sauergeek]

I will take almost-snarfed coffee as high praise!