Thursday, April 14, 2011

The Whitty Wizard

The wittiest guru a language has known
Now dwells in the man-cave on Caroline's throne
Appearing quite bashful, his pupils have grown
To savor his taciturn style;

This linguistic wizard of well-advanced age
Possesses the smarts of a regular sage
Don't let his looks fool you, white hair's all the rage
when paired with his sarcastic smile;

Through nickname appointing, he pleasures the class
The "wombat", the "native", and far more, alas
His jovial moments are fleeting yet crass
And always in healthy supply;

The sobering truth, though, which everyone knows
Is soon he'll unwind in retirement's repose
For, sure 'twill be painful to say, as he goes,
"Goodbye, Mr. Whitlatch, goodbye."

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