Friday, February 03, 2006

request: I want a helper monkey - UPDATED



When things go wrong and will not come right,
Though you do the best you can,
When life looks black as the hour of night -
GET A HELPER MONKEY.

When money's tight and hard to get
And your horse has also ran,
When all you have is a heap of debt -
GET A HELPER MONKEY.

When health is bad and your heart feels strange,
And your face is pale and wan,
When doctors say you need a change,
GET A HELPER MONKEY.

When food is scarce and your larder bare
And no rashers grease your pan,
When hunger grows as your meals are rare -
GET A HELPER MONKEY.

In time of trouble and lousey strife,
You have still got a darlint plan
You still can turn to a brighter life -
GET A HELPER MONKEY.

(original prose courtesy of Flann O'Brian; "Myles holding forth at the bar" by Harry Trumbore courtesy Viking Penguin; oh, and get yer own Helper Monkey)

1 comment:

Camie Vog said...

I was born in the year of the Monkey. Therefore, I offer my services*.


*reserve the right to decline services if you're too far gone.