the reel in the flickering light

as i was walking home one evenin'

i know this takes some believin'

i met a group of creatures

with the strangest lookin' features

a poor old dove and a worm in the weed

and a fine old pigeon

yes indeed

a daddy longlegs jumpet sprite

as he danced to the reel in the flickering light

oh round we go

heel to the toe

and the daddy longlegs jumpet sprite

as he danced to the reel in the flickering light

on his thin and wispy spindles

he was deft and he was nimble

his eyes were scientific

and his dancing was terrific

and the rats and worms they made a din

and the nettles in the corners took it in

oh god" says i