Friday, April 29, 2022

 I had no rhyme on this island
     My pants were chafed and saddled
        Still the sea called out my name
     And I knew the game was played
     A clever demon coughed and beguiled
It would be easy! He said
    Two turns of the clock
      And my heart would be healed
       But I was only half a fool 
       And played along considerably 
Artemis and Chandelbroot were there to guide
   Arguing about the cage
      But I feigned ignorance 
    And lollygagged about 
    Oh Father what have you wrought this time?!
   I longed for the smell of baked bread and orange cats
     But the tongues of fortune wagged