Percival on the Promenade

My submission for The Crew's Listening Party, themed "Animal(s) on Vacation, held on May 24, 2026! © Copyright TongMick Thank you for listening! ♡😽 *************************** Verse 1 Percival, pale as porcelain milk Descended from the carriage with aristocratic silk Umbrella tucked beneath his chin A passport stamped with Fish & Gin He surveyed the seaside with tactical disdain Declared the seagulls marginally insane A lobster pinched his noble toe He whispered, How delightfully low Chorus He’s a white cat on vacation Sunburned with sophistication Claws out in rotation Percival on the promenade Verse 2 He ordered prawns with citrus zest Complained the butter wasn’t blessed Applied sunscreen with operatic flair Then chased a crab up a deckchair A gull absconded with his tart He took it rather close to heart He shouted, “Return my pastry, brute!" Then fainted briefly in a wetsuit. Chorus He’s a white cat on vacation Sandy paws in exaltation Mild hysteria in formation Percival on the promenade Bridge If dignity is architecture His was built of cream and fur Yet waves have no respect for rank They slapped him sideways off a plank He rose, indignant, damp but proud Declared the ocean “far too loud.” Then built a sandcastle cathedral Which promptly collapsed. (Oh dear.) “Well that’s just splendid.” Final Chorus He’s a white cat on vacation Royal fur in circulation Shellfish cause for indignation Percival on the promenade Outro Percival, pale and brave Attempted surfing - missed the wave Returned home slightly salted through And wrote a strongly worded mew Percival! Percival! /\_/\ = ( • . • ) = / \