Why do some camels have two humps, <br />And others one? <br /> <br />'That's a good question! <br />Hmmm... <br />To get to the other side perhaps? ' <br /> <br />The other side of what? <br /> <br />'The other side of where they've been. <br />To get from point A to B.' <br /> <br />That makes no sense! <br /> <br />'And a camel with one hump, <br />Makes this journey more cost effective? ' <br /> <br />Well, <br />That depends. <br /> <br />'On what? ' <br /> <br />The number of mirages supporting an Oasis, <br />One uncovers. <br /> <br />'You have a degree from Harvard. <br />Don't you? ' <br /> <br />Yes! <br />How did you know that? <br /> <br />'Your reasoning... <br />Though absolutely pointless, <br />Has much flair. <br />It fascinates.' <br /> <br />That's quite nice of you to say. <br />I think you are wise as well. <br /> <br />'Trust me... <br />Wisdom has nothing to do with it! ' <br /> <br />Doesn't that hump business depend, <br />On whether the camel is Asian or African? <br /> <br />'You've got the degree. <br />Not me! ' <br /> <br />Obtaining a knowledge that is common. <br />Or pertaining to one's comprehension and sensibility... <br />Has very little to do with academic learning. <br /> <br />'No...way! <br />You're kidding? '<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/some-camels-have-two-humps-and-others-one/
