Hence These Rimes

Tho' my verse is exact, Tho' it flawlessly flows, As a matter of fact I would rather write prose.

While my harp is in tune, And I sing like the birds, I would really as soon Write in straightaway words.

Tho' my songs are as sweet As Apollo e'er piped, And my lines are as neat As have ever been typed,

I would rather write prose-- I prefer it to rime; It's less hard to compose, And it takes me less time.

"Well, if that be the case," You are moved to inquire, "Why appropriate space For extolling your lyre?"

I can only reply That this form I elect 'Cause it pleases the eye, And I like the effect.