He strides the stage in gartered bands,
Close to his Lady, he expands,
yet soon to earth with bump he lands.

A sea of sound surrounds the stalls
He hearkens, though each hiss appalls,
And takes a bow to harsh cat-calls!

(27 December 1995)

Jonathan ROBIN

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