Shoot the Monkey!
It never fails, something's bugging you
Rain or shine; recognize that debut?
Do what you can to make it through life
We don't need this miserable strife!
Shiver me timbers, put it on the run
Shoot the monkey and have some fun!
Take what you can, then cut no slack
Fire when ready, says Captain Jack!
That monkey is cursed, and it won't die
Gnaws at your soul, and runs like a spy
Now send it to hell; either shout or sing
Shoot the monkey! Get rid of that thing!!
12/21/06
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Submitted on May 01, 2011
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
| Scheme | AABB CCDD EEFF |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 460 |
| Words | 91 |
| Stanzas | 3 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4 |
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