The Maggot’s not for recipes,
at least that’s my advice.
It’s true that he looks rather like
a wriggly grain of Rice
But don’t use him in Puddings,
don’t serve him up with Curry
’Cos if you do your Dinner Guests
will leave in quite a hurry....
He’s best for catching Barbel, Dace,
Perch, Gudgeon, Bream and Bleak
(To make him wriggle when it’s cold,
just warm him in your Cheek)
His Pupa’s called a Caster,
and is used for Caster Oil*
That’s why it tastes revolting,
and makes Small Children recoil....
And, after several days as Caster,
turns into a Fly
(An Insect you’ll find
on Neglected Pets after they Die)
So if you don’t like the Maggot,
I have only this to say;
Just make sure that the Children
feed the Hamster every day....
*This may actually not be true.
©1997, Attila the Stockbroker
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