He's a teacher and a preacher <br />and a good-looking creature. <br />I refer (did you gather?) <br />to the man who shuns lather <br />and who won't use a blade, <br />though he'll call you a spade <br />if he catches you, man! <br />(Which the old geezer can) ! <br /> <br />I've observed as man ages, <br />when he stops getting wages, <br />he will talk and carouse <br />like the quiet bloke's spouse. <br /> <br />So, it's normal they would <br />(though it's doubtful they should) <br />tell a digger 'get dressed', <br />in a suit, tie and vest, <br />bring his medals and beard, <br />have his frontal lobes geared <br />and spread wisdom to folks <br />and a few hefty jokes. <br /> <br />Well, you see he's been there <br />and he's done his fair share <br />so that bludgers and hoons <br />do not live in old ruins, <br />that our land remains free <br />so if someone asks me, <br />I would say 'take a minute, <br />then salute. He was in it! '<br /><br />Herbert Nehrlich<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/james-rex-speaking/
