Whales’ Tales

If you ride a whale today,
I suggest you hold on tight.
Best grip is the tail, they say,
But it still is quite a fight.

Some, I hear, prefer the spout
Way up on the giant’s back.
Be careful when he breathes out
Or you will smell his last snack.

Mighty fins are on the side
And mostly underwater.
Off is so easy to slide,
I do not think you oughta.

Safest is in the belly
If you do not mind the view.
It is also quite smelly –
It may not appeal to you.

Or you might stay on the boat
And not lean over so far.
Let’s obey the safety note –
And all get back to the car.