Safety First
Propinquity plus
Proximity, plus
A little Encouragement, dear,
And havoc you'd play
With my heart. I'm away
To the umbrageous dingles, through fear.
Unbearable
Three things my nature cannot stand—
I'll name them, if you please:
Temptation and Encouragement;
Neglect's the worst of these.
Wrong Prescription
Tell me, please, sir, Mr. Captain—
It's advice I'm lookin' fer—
Is it true carbolic acid
Is good for cooties, sir?
Are you serious, poor rookie,
Or are you making fun?
What you mention isn't good at all—
It kills 'em every one.