That whole thing is just pure poetry.
Nothing more.
Pure poetry.
WHAT?
What was Armpepper doing floating?
Down the river, without his canoe.
The boys fished him out and then
He asked about his canoe.
Compo asked, "What color?"
The boys snagged his canoe
Before it got away.
So what was Armpepper doing?
He told them, in front of the fire.
Wrapped in a blanket, clothes steaming
He wanted to be known. He was
So tired -- he went home, without his canoe.
What were the boys doing?
The boys snagged his canoe
It was time for an adventure.
In ill-fitting bathing attire
Their clothes in bags
The motley crew climbed aboard.
Reluctantly
"Just paddle!" Blamire barked.
Inexpertly they dipped their oars
Hoping all was well.
After being seen by expert fishermen.
They took a break on the river bank,
Ahh, they breathed a sigh of relief,
They rested, eyes closed.
The canoe
Took a break
And gaily floated away. With
The bags of their clothing.
They had no choice but
To sneak into town
Holding fruitless branches
Hiding their bathing attire
They scurried, in a hurry
In front of a busload of tourists.
So what was Armpepper doing?
He was In front of his fire,
Wrapped in a comforter, in flannel PJ's.
Contemplating the question,
What can I do next?