The Young Man From Spain

A young man from Spain Fell in a cold dark drain When asked, “Are you Mad? ” Said, “No, I’m insane.” This young man from Spain From the fall in considerable pain Attracted a large queue But him none did rescue. In his fall he saw no gain This injured guy from Spain He exclaimed “Oh, what surprise, I’m showered with only advice! ” Many suspected his brain Asked if he was or wasn’t in pain It really was suspect which side was sane The ones gathered or the man from Spain! “How funny” said the men and women “Surely your eyes were not open” Some said, “It’s simple and plain, The fellow is plain insane.” They said, “You should have been more alert More cautious and certainly more smart They all agreed the men and women He should not have been in the drain. The unfortunate man from Spain Wondered what’s the bargain? Though pain made him blue Why was nobody coming to his rescue? They left the poor man to his fate Expressing anguish and regret We never knew which side was insane The crowd that gathered or the man from Spain!