* Emily Dickinson, the Bard of Amherst
** Lewis Carroll, composer of "The Hunting of the Snark"
Because the Snark -- a Boojum -- proves,
Don't Bakers fade away?
Do Bellmen -- as the Beaver does --
Find Nothing left to say?
Indeed! The Baker fades away.
(The Butcher -- with the Boots,
The Banker -- and the Bonnet maker --
Chooses diff'ring roots.)
The Billiard marker, Broker --
And the Barrister -- as well --
Fall short of Snark-Hunt Heaven
Whilst dodging Boojum Hell.
My eye, as well, spies Snark-Hunt Heaven --
Even little me!
I'll Bide my Time -- and Slant my Rhyme.
And Snark -- Eternally!
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