Fools Day!

    by Snipe

On this most solemn Dinotopian holiday
the islanders celebrate in a most
ridiculous way
the kids go to work
and the parents to play

It's Fool's day!
on this day we honor the fool
that insightful exception
to every known rule
who follows a wisdom
taught in no school
All hail the Fool!

The council of elders
all dress as clowns
While the fish market merchants
don royal gowns
A party is forming
at the center of town
on Fool's day!

Grab your fife and your drum
the parade starts here
don't forget the cotton
to stuff in your ears
while we play the instruments
the musicians laugh and cheer
It's Fool's day!

At the end of the day
the island's tired and sore
from laughing and playing
instead of from chores
At night the feasting begins
and the wine freely pours
On this the day of the Fool!

The festivities are done
the day has been won
all trundle off to sleep
the wisdom of the fool
their heart's to keep

That special individual
who treads Hell's deep
to seek a hidden truth.

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