The Man Who Fear Snakes Poem by Francis Duggan

The man who fears snakes he is living today
From danger he is smart enough for to stay away
And though the masses the praises of brave deeds may sing
Just a little bit of fear can be a healthy thing
Those who did not know of fear went to an early grave
And though they are admired as the deceased brave
The people who have fear in them will grow old
And why should they worry if their life story is never told
Whilst the fearless have died young in their physical prime
They are enjoying life and having a good time
And this is all that matters since life can be great
And the dead do not know when the living them do celebrate
The man who fears snakes is well and happy today
Whilst his brother the snake charmer for his lack of fear with his life did pay.