As one, wet merchants turn their eyes towards the west Trade winds falter as if in dire consequence Freezing fish to fry fail to materialize Christ-child, blood-warm current sends to touch the skies El nino Bathing in uncertainty, another age Seems to wing from T.V. screens in weather rage Savage retribution makes for a headline feast Planet-warming, opinion-forming headless beast El nino Cold thrust tongue extends its dark and watery touch Forces gather, martial stand against the rush Wily child in mischief here to make his play Leaves toys for little sister on another day El nino