The Prime Minister’s Visit

     The Prime Minister to see you Sir.

Does the Prime Minister play bridge?

     Oh, not here Sir –

     In Iceland, I think.

Is that a floor cat slipping or a tap dripping?

     Our Prime Minister collects clocks –

     Antique ones at that.

Ah, what could be more fitting than a floor cat slipping.

Or was it — a phone ringing?

     It’s the Prime Minister at the door Sir —

     And he’s carrying a box.

Are you sure it’s not just the floor cat slipping —

Or a newspaper clipping?

     Perhaps he plays tennis —

     It’s all the rage in America, you know.

Was that the floor cat slipping —

Or was I dreaming?

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