Brave New Words

Aldous Huxley, who is now dead,
Might still be alive if instead
Of "Ford's in his flivver"
He'd said of a Brave New Girl:

"Scylla's quip's in her quiver,
All's right with the world!"

Ode to Oscar Wilde

A life shattered ...

But does it matter?
Does Wonderland
Need a Mad Hatter?
Why should it, and who cares
Life is full of so many snares
Demands and responsibilities
Thwarting all our sensitivities
So, here's what I can glean from this
Speaking for myself, de propundis
And, recusing with respect
Funny Ellen
And funny Rosie -

A Bosie ... is a Bosie ... is a Bosie ... is a Bosie.

A life shattered
Does it matter
Does Wonderland
Need a Mad Hatter

Lament of the Laureate

My role as Poetaster is oft-times bleak
I am the butt of much mirth and merriment
"What a clown!" say some
"Put the pen down!" say others
But I will stay my course with head held high
Reaching out over land and sky
For I have metaphors to make before I weep
I have similes to go ...
Before I sleep