Lurky the Flea

Lefty and Lucy went

Off out to sea,

Ignoring the warnings,

Of Lurky the flea.

He told them of, “Monsters

That’ll nibble your knee!”

Of “Boggle-eyed beasts,

Lips smacking for tea!”

He trembled in fear,

As they hoisted the mast,

And shuddered to think,

Of the icy wind’s blast.

So Lefty and Lucy set

Sail round the bay,

For a short Sunday jolly,

With Lurky, their jumpy,

Wide-eyed stowaway:

“Sea serpents so huge,

They can gobble up ships!

And spit out the masts,

Which they use for tooth picks.

There’s the gringle-nosed nurdler

With seaweed for hair,

Like he’s making a salad,

Tossing boats in the air.”

Still, they sat and ate bread rolls,

And ice cream galore,

They were warmed by the sun,

As they gazed at the shore;

“Beware of the Bloaties!

They’ll jump in the boat,

And they’ll sing as they eat you,

And not miss a note!”

He went on and on,

Though they did not pay heed,

They’d just talk about life,

Or they’d lay back to read.

He bounced on their shoulders,

Said, ‘Listen to me!’ But

It seemed neither would listen

To Lurky the flea.

So then back to their berth,

As the sea sloshed the bow,

And a fear-bitten Lurky

Prayed they’d make it somehow,

Yes, a beautiful day,

Bobbing about on the sea,

But not for that poor wreck-

Poor Lurky the flea.