The "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"

Kept running through my head

Just the other evening

One line in particular

Made me stop and think

"Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink".

 

Well, water wasn't anywhere

When I went to clean my teeth -

In fact I still have some left -

But when I went and turned the tap

It was of water quite bereft.

 

There'd be enough to flush the loo

I thought amidst this how'dyedo.

In the fridge was some cold water,

Was there someone I could slaughter

Who had caused this water loss?

Too late at night to rouse the boss.

 

Off I went to fitful sleep which didn't last,

There was no beep to rouse me or to calm me down

So up I got, and did I frown?

No, my lucky stars I then did thank

For we'd installed a water tank.

 

With a bucket in each hand, I sallied forth in early morn

In fact the clock had chimed just three.

There was no-one there to see,

One full lbucket at a time was just too much for me.

I struggled, panted, stopped and started

But would not be denied the outcome of this tiresome task,

At last all was inside.

 

Then I collapsed upon my bed, all worries for a time had fled.

When daylight came I felt I oughta

Go and buy some bottled water.

And so I did, and though the drought had broken,

I'll not be without insurance against another time,

Should I need to recall that ancient rhyme.