Lyle the Lumbering Bear

Lyle the lumbering bear,

gave me quite a scare.

I'd taken my pole to the lake.

And was fishing for my dinner stake,

when Lyle comes out of the woods intent

On getting a meal from me for free.

I didn't mind if he caught some fish,

But I was afraid I might be his dish.

So I abandoned my pole,

and I ran for the house.

While lyle casually inspected my gear

and ate my lunch.

I didn't mind too much,

I had my pepper spray,

ready to shoot him

and I still have my skin.

Christopher H. Holte