I Am The Very Model of A Carrollian Individual

by Ranguvar27

Or, 'The Carroll Lovers Poem." This was originally posted in my profile, and details my love of all things Lewis Carroll set to the tune of 'The Major General's Song' from 'Pirates of Penzance.'

I Am the Very Model of a Carrollian Individual

I am the very model of a Carrollian individual

I've knowledge mathematical, logistical and whimsical,

I know the names of all the characters and quote them at my leisure,

Which if you know me you should know that for me it is a pleasure.

I'm very well acquainted too with problems quite impressive

Like how to Hunt a Snark which can be quite aggressive!

I know the history behind these masterpieces,

And every time I read them my love for them increases,

There's many individuals who attempt to tear them into pieces,

But I shall never rest until such slander ceases!

In fact when I can tell the methods for Snark Finding,

And easily identify a two day clock by winding

When questions about ravens and writing desks I ponder at,

And words like 'brillig' and 'slithy' I don't wonder at,

When I know more of Quadrilles than a lobster that was thrown to sea,

You'll say a better Carrollian there might never be!

For my literary knowledge, though it may not be the very best,

It's still enough for me to confidently attest

When it comes to matters that are whimsical

I am the very model of a Carrollian individual!