Twelve years ago I taught at uni,
now I must live on a puny
allowance from the government,
enough to cover half the rent
of a kennel for a dog
(or a bed-sit for a frog).
And now I've lost all my ambition
to find a job or give tuition
in any courses that remain
since they require but half a brain,
like "Hospitality" and "Nail-
technology", beyond the pale.
So even though I'm money poor
(which I admit's a dreadful bore)
I'm rich in time to spend on words
and walk the beach and watch the birds.
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Mark Allinson
http://markallinson.netpublish.net/