After taking a turn through Wonderland,
the Enquiring Youth
wandered hither and yonder, expecting
to happen on truth.

One day he encountered a dragon
with fiery breath.
He thought, "So much for gold and glory,"
and waited for death.

But the great one did not even threaten
(relief and surprise).
Although ancient, the eyes had a twinkle
(witty and wise).

"Lighten up, kid."  (The nostrils flickered.)
"You 're not done yet.
You're the poorest excuse for a seeker
that ever I met.

What's the point of all these fucking questions,
and risking your ass,
if your true motivation isn't
the love of a lass?

All the knights used to know that a mission
requires a Miss
who's to die for--there's one down the freeway,
in Madison, Wis.

Begone."