Leviathan

When the leviathan appeared on the beach People came from near and far to admire it Laughing, they ran their hands over its firm skin And slapped its flanks to see the flies rise They pushed deep into the fibers of Its enormous mouth or climbed upon its back While their friends took pictures Everyone marveled at the beast's rutted chin The way its flesh sagged and warmed in the sun Many praised its dеcision to haul itself out of the water Bеfore it perished, they wondered aloud Did it harbor the same The same regrets as a man waiting For the poison he swallowed to take effect? To take effect Effect When the leviathan appeared on the beach People came from near and far to admire it Laughing, they ran their hands over its firm skin And slapped its flanks to see the flies rise