Poems

The Troubadour A troubadour he played Without a castle wall, Within, a hapless maid Responded to his call. “Oh, willow, woe is me! Alack and well-a-day! […]

The Two Majors An excellent soldier who’s worthy the name Loves officers dashing and strict: When good, he’s content with escaping all blame, When naughty, he […]

The Two Ogres Good children, list, if you’re inclined, And wicked children too – This pretty ballad is designed Especially for you. Two ogres dwelt in […]

The Usher’s Charge Now, Jurymen, hear my advice – All kinds of vulgar prejudice I pray you set aside: With stern judicial frame of mind – […]

The Way of Wooing A maiden sat at her window wide, Pretty enough for a Prince’s bride, Yet nobody came to claim her. She sat like […]

The Working Monarch Rising early in the morning, We proceed to light the fire, Then our Majesty adorning In its work-a-day attire, We embark without delay […]

The Yarn of the Nancy Bell ‘Twas on the shores that round our coast From Deal to Ramsgate span, That I found alone on a piece […]

Thespis: Act I DRAMATIS PERSONAE GODS Jupiter, Aged Diety Apollo, Aged Diety Mars, Aged Diety Diana, Aged Diety Mercury THESPIANS Thespis Sillimon Timidon Tipseion Preposteros Stupidas […]

Thespis: Act II DRAMATIS PERSONAE GODS Jupiter, Aged Diety Apollo, Aged Diety Mars, Aged Diety Diana, Aged Diety Mercury THESPIANS Thespis Sillimon Timidon Tipseion Preposteros Stupidas […]

They’ll None of ‘Em Be Missed As some day it may happen that a victim must be found, I’ve got a little list – I’ve got […]