A Bicycle built for Two
Reading edition
There was an ambitious young eel Who determined to ride on a wheel; But try as he might, He couldn’t ride right, In spite of his ardor and zeal.
If he sat on the saddle to ride His tail only pedalled one side; And I’m sure you’ll admit That an eel couldn’t sit On a bicycle saddle astride.
Or if he hung over the top, He could go, but he never could stop; For of course it is clear He had no way to steer, And under the wheel he would flop.
His neighbor, observing the fun, Said, “I think that the thing can be done, If you’ll listen to me, You’ll quickly agree That two heads are better than one.
“And this is my project, old chap, Around our two waists I will wrap This beautiful belt Of bottle-green felt And fasten it firm with a strap.”
This done, with a dignified mien The two squirmed up on the machine, And rode gayly away, Or at least, so they say, Who witnessed the wonderful scene.
