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The Passing (Free verse) by Stephen Robins
Oh withered man! hush your howls,
I donât wish to listen to news of your bowâls,
A Gentleman knows when one fouls,
One should close oneâs droopy jowls.
Heed my words you wizened old fool,
Did they not teach you in Preparatory School,
Not to moan, shout, bark or drool,
When you pass an everyday stool.
A Gentleman knows when to exclaim,
The passing of a monstrous stain,
It brings the County widespread acclaim,
And indeed a modicum of fame.
But for your stool, my heartâs no pity,
As your passing is neither large, nor pretty,
It would not pass the acceptance committee,
Of a Southern town or Northern city.
It resembles, in shape, an ethnic splatter,
A Gentlemanâs should be smooth and fatter,
Now shoo old man, Iâve no time to natter,
Iâve a championship record to go and shatter.
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