Death Of A Poet Poem by John Thorkild Ellison

Have you heard the latest news?
Our Hero's got the blues
And he's drowning them in booze.

It's just the way he copes,
It's better than watching soaps -
He says T.V.'s for dopes!

He isn't shedding tears,
Though he could cry a river,
He's having a few beers
And ruining his liver.

They told him not to drink
(They gave him strict instructions)
What does the bloody fool think?
It's spoiling his productions!

But no-one gives a toss
About the death of a poet,
It's not that much of a loss
And he should damn well know it!