Ellery Sneed had one great need To do everything just right, If things were not planned And all done by hand He would ready himself for a fight One afternoon while sitting alone He came to a great realization When it's his turn to die Will there be enough time For plenty of planned preparation With a few minutes thought His decision was clear A fate most perfectly neat Not a friend could remain To witness his death So a terminal wine he would treat. The plan was to hold a very large feast Serving the wine at the end Joining the fun would be everyone He'd been calling his friend Invitations went out, all guests did arrive, The meal looked a great success, Deciding the time he brought out the wine, Up stood a familiar guest. Here's a toast to our gracious host Said Elli's friend Billingford Bluffer Never in my life will I taste but a bite Of a more perfectly planned out supper.