In Defense of Frederic Prinz von AnhaltA Poem by Elton CampHey, let's cut the man some slack.In Defense of Frederic Prinz von Anhalt By Elton Camp Have you ever heard of this man before? He is the ninth husband of Zsa Zsa Gabor About him we now hear but little good, But maybe it is high time that we should First, to be a prince he has made no claim “Prinz von Anhalt” is his legal surname He says that he likes to play the aristocrat But just exactly what’s wrong with that? When a German princess lost her son, Was when the adult adoption was done Of the Pincess’ son he had been a friend Her attention she had every right to extend His actual status remained as it was before He was called Robert Lichtenberg no more German royalty was abolished years ago And he has repeatedly told the public so True, he seems to like publicity and fame Given the chance, most would do the same Seems to me that he’s a fun loving old coot One who knows how to make his life a hoot To care well for his ailing wife he is trying We all plainly see that Zsa Zsa is now dying So let’s give the man a little bit more respect And from him perfection, we shouldn’t expect
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Added on February 13, 2011 Last Updated on February 13, 2011 AuthorElton CampRussellville, ALAboutI am retired from college teaching/administration and writing as a hobby. My only "publications" are a weekly column in our local newspaper. Most of my writing is prose, but I do produce some "poetr.. more..Writing
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