Which Shall Win?
Johnny was a little boy, but he had a wish
When he went a-fishing, to haul in the biggest fish;
Hook and line so strong as his, surely could not fail,
Johnny thought, to catch a shark, or perchance, a whale.
Early on a rainy day, Johnny on the shore
Felt a tugging at his line, never felt before;
Then he straightened up, and said, opening wide his eyes,
“Cracky! now I guess I’ve got something like a prize!”
Johnny pulled and tugged away; then he gave a look;
Saw a monstrous turtle fastened firmly to his hook;
Took a firmer hold and said, “Which of us shall win?
I must either pull you out, or you’ll pull me in!”