O Captain, My Captain (updated)

[SoCalDem]

The little captain paces

Smiles are nowhere to be had
Everywhere he looks
The news is all bad
The journey's been one for the books

The little captain paces

Rumors of leaks spread
Get the buckets..bail bail bail
The listing ship is full of dread
The little captain's looking quite frail

The little captain paces

The coastline's out of sight
The ship used to be so strong
Confidence has turned to fright
What could have gone so wrong

The little captain paces

Nose first..down she goes
People claw each other to stay dry
It's sinking, and everyone knows
Some plead, some pray and some cry

The little captain no longer paces

Mad splashing is all around
Everyone's in the water , and how
Only one life vest is found
The little captain says "throw it here..NOW"

The little captain no longer looks at their faces

One by one they go down, with a dour look his way
Down, down, and finally under
The little captain's patience is beginning to fray
"Where is all my people?..I wonder..wonder"

The little captain is saved

They are back with him, as he takes note
He paddles to all his supporters
As he climbs on each, he embraces their bloat
He's so thankful there are no reporters

The little captain is still afloat..but alone, with no boat

[JuniperLea]

1. Is this your work, SoCalDem?

Brilliant.

[SoCalDem]

3. I confess..

Georgie deserved a "pohm":)

[JuniperLea]

4. Well done!

I would normally say he doesn't deserve anything, but this is such a lovely little kick in the ass:) Simply delightful

:yourock:

[annabanana]

2. Very good..

The little captain and the bloated will get away just fine..without blame, recrimination or accountability..

[SoCalDem]

5. Hopefully he'll wither away and disappear

:)