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Collected Poems of Richard Griffin - PRELUDE – THE C.O.D. REVENGE

PRELUDE – THE C.O.D. REVENGE


I SENT the noble Senator a copy of this book.
I thought perhaps His Honour might enjoy a little look.
He did not have the manners of an ordinary cook.

The Senator from Delaware is such a funny man
He tried to thrust this little book deep in the grilling pan.
He cuddled in his narrow brain such a revengeful plan.

Wrapping the book in paper—'twas a bundle nice and neat
He took it to an agent round the corner down the street
Returning it to Dicky. His revenge is now complete.

The bundle was returned to me, it really made me laugh,
I had to pay the C. O. D. one dollar and a half
I did not think the Senator was such a silly calf.

Queer Miller dear if ever you are short of ready cash,
Please drop a line to Dicky, I will help you out. Don't flash
Another C. 0. D. on me and then we'll never clash.

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