He preens in preparation
For the next adoring patient
That will bow and scrape
At his little polished feet
His moustache waxed in exact points
Pudgy flesh over stubby joints
He sees it a necessity
Definitely not a vanity
To have the latest silken cravat
Hiding from the public his newfangled
Words set to confuse the people of the day
As he sticks out his chin indignantly
And waits for you to pay
Ailsa
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Ekphrastic challenge with Paul brookes at wombwell rainbow
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