If you give a squid a squeegee
he’ll wipe the windows of your submarine
while you’re stopped at a traffic signal.
If a squid wipes your windows
he will expect a tip.
If you give a squid a tip
he’ll need a pocket to put it in.
If you give a squid pants
he’ll want a hole for his tentacles.
If you give a squid your scissors
he’ll want to cut paper snowflakes.
You’ll have to explain
that sewing scissors
shouldn’t be used for paper
even after it’s gotten soggy.
If you give a squid an explanation
he’ll want to write it down.
He has the ink already
but no pen.
If you give a squid a pen
he’ll want paper to write on
…which will get soggy
and sludge your windows.
And chances are
if he sludges your windows
he’ll want a squeegee
to wipe it off.
