Quick, Igor, Fetch the SubjectA Poem by Elton CampDr. Fraggle discovers a new formula.Quick, Igor, Fetch the Subject By Elton Camp At last Dr. Fraggle has achieved success He’s developed a potion to bring distress “A mad scientist they dare to call me! Now who’s insane we will very soon see.” “For if my elixir proves to work under test Its power will soon be felt by all the rest.” “Helping mankind has been far overrated Most people I meet, I’ve instantly hated.” “My research, grants foundations all deny. But their evaluations were nothing but a lie.” “That my work has value they will now find My potion’s fumes will change their mind.” “Other scientists will beat a path to my door. None will ever dare to revile me anymore.” “And the grand name of Fraggle will be hailed Unless I fail and then I’ll probably be jailed.” © 2011 Elton Camp |
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Added on October 28, 2011 Last Updated on October 28, 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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