Loose Cannon Will Return Aug. 20 (A Spenserian Sonnet)

My dear readers, I have failed today.
A column? I have none to offer you.
This week, the follies of DM must stay
Unscathed, though there is ever more to rue.

It seems consuming too much postage glue
Takes a toll on one’s constitution
Follow my lead, then: Be sure you eschew
Zuma’s revenge (Potter’s retribution.)

All that glue, and not enough dilution
(I’ve licked so many U.S. postage stamps)
Played havoc with this week’s elocution
I’ve fuzzy tongue, and epiglottal cramps

“But you write!” you cry. “Where’s the need to speak?”
It’s not the best excuse. See you next week.

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