Q.U.T


Quasimodos underwater tuba:

He kept it in the corner in a goldfish tank.

He bought it whilst on holiday in Cuba

And it wasn't underwater 'til it sank.

Archimedes' sub-aquatic cello:

He kept it in the attic in an old tin bath.

Submerged it in cold custard until yellow,

And hit it with a hammer for a laugh.

Albert Einsteins automatic donkey:

He kept it in the belfry with his baseball bats.

It only had three legs so it was wonky,

but he took it out and bought it lots of hats.

Galileos telescopic truncheon:

He kept it in his trousers pressed between
his thighs.

He often took it out whilst at a function,

and frightened all the ladies with its size.

©The Poetic Priestess in association with
The Bridges 1995