Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE MANEATER, by WALT MASON


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THE MANEATER, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: James jimpson has a savage pup, and
Last Line: Or this old world in which we dwell will furnish rocky sledding.
Subject(s): Animals; Danger; Dogs


JAMES JIMPSON has a savage pup, and when it sees a stranger, it seems to wish to

chew him up, and put his life in danger. With smiling eyes. James Jimpson sees
whene'er abroad he sallies, the people shinning up the trees, or sprinting down

the alleys. Some morning James will call his dog, and call and whistle vainly;
it will be deader than a log, and out of business plainly. Some angry victim of

its jaws will feed it deadly bitters, and whoop around with glee because he slew

that worst of critters. It's strange how many take delight in causing grief to
others, who seem to work, in foolish spite, against all men and brothers. It's
strange because the man of sense must know that course is dotty; it stirs up
hatred most intense, and causes language naughty. And why should any fellow wish

to go forth seeking trouble? We have enough unasked, oddsfish! Why try to make
it double? We have to treat our neighbors well, not on their corns be treading,

or this old world in which we dwell will furnish rocky sledding.





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