Befriended by a billowing beast Who came a knocking on my door Smiling in a bullish way Was a fearsome minotaur.* ‘Excuse me sir, not to intrude But so you have some sugar you could lend? I’ve just moved into the neighbourhood, I hope such Impertinence doesn’t offend.’ Nervously i filled the sugar bowl He regaled its pewter beauty ‘Sir you are most erudite’ Gave a wink ‘you are a cutie!’ This is why I’m on this date I didn’t think its wise to refuse. I’m too much of a simpering coward To upset a man with sharpened hooves. *(pronounced mine -o- tore not min-a-tar) UK pronounciation
