"The Naming of the Cousins"
Inspired by TS Eliot's "The Naming of the Cats"
Disclaimer: All characters from Lilo and Stitch are copyright Disney
The naming of cousins is a difficult matter,
After Lilo and Stitch have tamed;
Kauai echoes their pitter-patter
And the experiments must be named
First of all, there's the number that Jumba calls them,
Such as 625, the closest to 626,
the superior 627. Or 628 then!
All of them sensible everyday numerals
There are fancier names if you think they sound sweeter,
Some for the gentlemen,
some for the dames;
Such as Felix, Tank,
Angel, Clip--
But all of them sensible everyday names.
But I tell you, an experiment needs a name that's particular,
A name that is peculiar, and more dignified,
Else how can it keep up his or her tail perpendicular,
Or use their imbued talents, or cherish his or her pride?
One whip of 513's tail causes a destructive quake,
After a scale, he is renamed Richter,
601, Kixx, a fitness instructor make.
It takes two to tangle, so some run in pairs
The thieving Bonnie and Clyde strike a pang.
501 and 502 -- fire and water, male and female
Opposites complement -- Yin and Yang
No one seems to object to their new name
Nosy's nosy, Sinker sinks ships
Elastico's clowning is a cheerful game
How did Lilo come up with Stitch?
Sometimes they sound threatening --
Hammerface, Plasmoid,
Some are funny -- Hunkahunka, of love
Sparky, the power-surger
Or Houdini, who in reality is a dove
Some just plain describe what they do
The DeForestator chops down trees
The Babyfier turns back the clock
Melty, the little dragon, melts
Poxy makes purple-pimple-pox.
Each experiment is unique, beautiful
Special, a light of creation
He or she gets another chance at identity
Rather than life as an abomination
Inspired by TS Eliot's "The Naming of the Cats"
Disclaimer: All characters from Lilo and Stitch are copyright Disney
The naming of cousins is a difficult matter,
After Lilo and Stitch have tamed;
Kauai echoes their pitter-patter
And the experiments must be named
First of all, there's the number that Jumba calls them,
Such as 625, the closest to 626,
the superior 627. Or 628 then!
All of them sensible everyday numerals
There are fancier names if you think they sound sweeter,
Some for the gentlemen,
some for the dames;
Such as Felix, Tank,
Angel, Clip--
But all of them sensible everyday names.
But I tell you, an experiment needs a name that's particular,
A name that is peculiar, and more dignified,
Else how can it keep up his or her tail perpendicular,
Or use their imbued talents, or cherish his or her pride?
One whip of 513's tail causes a destructive quake,
After a scale, he is renamed Richter,
601, Kixx, a fitness instructor make.
It takes two to tangle, so some run in pairs
The thieving Bonnie and Clyde strike a pang.
501 and 502 -- fire and water, male and female
Opposites complement -- Yin and Yang
No one seems to object to their new name
Nosy's nosy, Sinker sinks ships
Elastico's clowning is a cheerful game
How did Lilo come up with Stitch?
Sometimes they sound threatening --
Hammerface, Plasmoid,
Some are funny -- Hunkahunka, of love
Sparky, the power-surger
Or Houdini, who in reality is a dove
Some just plain describe what they do
The DeForestator chops down trees
The Babyfier turns back the clock
Melty, the little dragon, melts
Poxy makes purple-pimple-pox.
Each experiment is unique, beautiful
Special, a light of creation
He or she gets another chance at identity
Rather than life as an abomination