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Chapter 62: The Dart

It's the harpooneer that makes the voyage strong;
It's the harpooneer that makes the voyage strong;
He needs to dart that iron hard and often long.

You give that kid the job of superman;
You row him 'til his feet can barely stand,
Then expect a dart with strong and steady hand.

And we sing it:

All along we're wishin'
For the worthy manumission
Of the working slave that leads our long parade!

Give an idle song to the man in the corner,
Give an idle song, 'cause his corner does lead,
And his work will come when we create the need.
But the dart will miss if you work him like a steed.

And we sing it:

All along we're wishin'
For the worthy manumission
Of the working slave that lead our long parade!

(c) and (p) 2010 Patrick Shea

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from Call Me Ishmael; volume 7, released December 2, 2011

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Patrick Shea Brooklyn, New York

Patrick is a nerd, a book lover, a math afficianado, an Ishmael, and an Ahab. He lives in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. He grew up in Portland, OR; and has also lived in Grinnell, IA (for college); and Austin, TX.

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