I saw an otter once (thought it was a seal)
who quickly caught my stride and offered me a deal.
"Hey there chum, hey there pal! Listen up, listen now!"
said he with a grin, holding my eye and
a bottle of gin (came with an olive already within).
"Now let's assume, as creatures of habit,
that when we see an opportunity, we grab it.
And that we know now is the time for action,
for what was is past, and what will be will never be,
except when it is, which is now, you agree?"
Not knowing how to respond, I stood in silence
for a beat, as I watched him look me over,
a glint in his eye I just didn't like, with a smile
to match that m
