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Captain Hook

by Shel Silverstein

on Where The Sidewalk Ends (1984)

Captain Hook must remember
Not to scratch his toes
Captain Hook must watch out
And never pick his nose

Captain Hook must be gentle
When he shakes your hand
And Captain Hook must be careful
Opening sardine cans

And playing tag, pouring tea
Turning pages of a book
Lots of folks I'm glad I'm not
But mostly Captain Hook