It's Hard to Love a ReptileThe day when we learned the aquarium burnedMy sister went there to inquire, Could she answer the need to help shelter and feed A few creatures they'd saved from the fire. Dad was happy to take in a fish or a snake Knowing homes would be found for them later. But none of us thought she'd bring home what she brought - A three hundred pound alligator! It's hard to love a reptile When you know that she don't love you back; When your gazes connect and you start to suspect She's been thinking of you - as a snack! And you can't cuddle up much cause being in her clutch You'd fear she may tear you apart. It's so hard to love a reptile With dry scaly skin, a wide toothy grin, And a three-chambered, cold-blooded heart! They'd named her Lucinda cause she was luesistic, Which colored her skin ghostly white. And the scales on her tail rubbed the sides of the bathtub Which kept me awake late at night. I glimpsed my demise in her steely teal eyes When she'd turn 'em to stare my direction. "Don't you worry," said Sis. "There is nothing amiss. She's just hungry for your sweet affection!" (Chorus) She ate like the dickens and swallowed whole chickens Without ever needing to chew. I was mighty relieved by the call we received When they'd found her a home at the zoo. As I said to Lucinda, "Goodbye greedy friend," A new feeling crept up from down deeper. I surprised even me when a tear trickled free And I blubbered out, "Why can't we keep her?" (Chorus)
|
About This Song This
song is available on the Paws
Claws Scales & Tales CD. Monty wrote this song for the 2006 summer library reading program theme, "Paws Claws Scales and Tales." This song won fourth place in the children's category in the 2006 Unisong Contest. More Monty Harper Songs |