Had he but the temperament
This dreamtime to conform
Would he walk the barricades
In starched black uniform?
Had he but the tall plumed hat
To Tower above us yet
Would he give your matches back
Or light your cigarette?
Had he but the shiny shoes
To reflect his power dreams
Would he dust your un-dunked doughnuts down
With powder-finger schemes?
Had he but that showman’s smile
To dazzle and amaze
Would he pick your wallet clean
With wicked eyes ablaze?
Had he but the balls of steel
Required to face it straight
He’d reacquaint these dictionaries
With what it means to educate
This dreamtime to conform
Would he walk the barricades
In starched black uniform?
Had he but the tall plumed hat
To Tower above us yet
Would he give your matches back
Or light your cigarette?
Had he but the shiny shoes
To reflect his power dreams
Would he dust your un-dunked doughnuts down
With powder-finger schemes?
Had he but that showman’s smile
To dazzle and amaze
Would he pick your wallet clean
With wicked eyes ablaze?
Had he but the balls of steel
Required to face it straight
He’d reacquaint these dictionaries
With what it means to educate
4 comments:
inspired :-)
ah, beware the wolf. -J
(Hey, these look like old Cezar masks!)
I were here.
Killer verses!
Thanks for the visits folks - apologies for low attendance on my part
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