THE LABORS

I have worshipped at the altar of the dead.

I have danced upon pins

striking angels wherever they rest.

I have damaged my spleen in previously inconceivable ways.

I have sought the Twins of Palermo

and I have nicked their tears

for their restorative powers.

(which has done nothing for my spleen;

the tears will serve a higher purpose).

You may not believe the adventures

I have entertained.

You may suspect that I fib

when I speak of the Dragon's Ribs

or the Werewolf's Tongue

or the Lute of Plenty

or even the three-leaf clover.

But I have accomplished much

and for one single purpose.

For you I have done these things

all for you.

So could you please

PLEASE

just smile at me - a little?

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