Thoreau

Hey, Wallace!

by Amy Belding Brown

The summer doldrums had set in;
debate was growing slack --
but now we will be roused again
for Wallace has come back!

No chance for boredom any more;
he'll keep us on our toes --
for every declaration made
he'll present a juxtapose.

Our fun is just beginning, friends;
best sharpen up our wit
for now that Wallace has returned
each word will have to fit.

So welcome, Wallace, once again --
we've missed your gad-fly zest!
Though we try to ask hard questions
you're the one who does it best. ;-)

August 8, 2001

Copyright © Amy Belding Brown