The quality of mercy is not strained;
Hugh is pardoned--at least he's unchained.
But let this be a lesson
to those who would fall
into shame and perdition:
If you can't say something rhymed about a person, don't say anything at all.

The quality of mercy, though, was strained
when Portia felt she had the upper hand.
She stripped poor Shylock of the wealth he'd gained
in lawful commerce, adding a demand
that he become a Christian and be grateful
consuming porcine mercy by the plateful.

The character of Marcy is not stained
She never was arrested--just detained.

Porcine mercy or fiscal crow
is easier lost than a pound of flesh.
I'd like to donate a dozen or so
that have falleneth on the part below
and become ingrained.
Oh, to start off slim and fresh
with jeans not strained!

bear if you wish to blow a thank you kiss
then you must aim as well at Chris
though after that Marcy thing you may want to think twice about this

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Stomachache, carrot cake,
Quizzical queasiness,
How does one get from the
Table to bed?

Be carried up by a
Gastroenterical
Medical aide who won't
Simply drop dead.

Terese

I'm fat, but whoever is fatter 'll
be viewed as far better collateral.

Pirandellian

Parmigian, ptarmigan,
Cheese and tomato, now
How does one dress
To go raving in Rome?

Wear an Armani with
Faux-Pirandellian
Actors protecting you,
Else stay at home.

Terese

Tra la la, sha na Na-
polean Bonaparte
set out to conquer the
world in a snit.

When his intemperate
megalomania
met up with Wellington,
Nappy caught sh--.

Jan

A Mishy-phened Romance

He'd thought it was love when they kissed,
But she soon disappeared in a mist-
aken dream; it was never a tryst.

He was hopeful that maybe somehow
she'd return and embrace him, but now-
here would Fate such great pleasure allow.

Jan