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Lucky Shark

from On the Trail by Claire Ness

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lyrics

"Lucky Shark" by Claire Ness

I sharpened my teeth on those old bones.
I scraped by on scraps
I searched through the deep and shallow shoals
Til my hunger was sharp as a tack.

My shark skin is covered in teeth, you know.
In case someone should attack.
A razor sharp armour of fang-like cones,
Running right down my back.

I’m a lucky shark. I ain’t no sad sack.
I’m a lucky shark. Ain’t no card sharper than that.

I’ve sparred with the largest carnivores
I’ve had my share of spats.
A shadow leaked out, and swallowed me whole
Til my cavern darkened to black.

My scars have hardened, and sealed the holes.
The canyon, now a narrowing crack.
A long scarlet seam turned the colour of coal,
But it’s always ready to snap.

I’m a lucky shark. Far too smart for your traps
I’m a lucky shark. Don’t cut me any slack

The Sea may be sparse but it’s my home.
Starving is not the worst lack
Picking the shards from between the stones
Scared away those who can’t hack.

That lean stark silence gave way to a storm.
And the reef began to grow back.
Now carpets of starfish warm the cold floor
And caviar is common as crap.

I’m a lucky shark. I eat swordfish as a snack.
I’m a lucky shark. My diet is rich in fat
I’m a lucky shark. Happy to share my catch.
More than happy to share my catch.

credits

from On the Trail, released March 4, 2017
Paul Bergman - upright bass
Lonnie Powell - drums
Bob Hamilton - archtop guitar
Grant Simpson - piano, tenor banjo
John D Williams - clarinet
Karen Graves - saxophone

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Claire Ness Whitehorse, Yukon

Cheeky wit.
Swing vocals.
Wild northern spirit.

Untamed tales and bona fide love songs from a candid heart!

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