There's a Bloke In This Cafe Wearing a Cape

there's a bloke in this cafe wearing a cape
a macabre, satiny number

who does he think he is?
no one brings it up?

this clobber
this kind of attire

who wears 'em?
the neanderthals?

wolverines with thick fur
sewing tools around the campfire

a fifty-thousand year old siberian needle
for hoodies and beanies 

the man of steel used to be evil
perhaps like this fella with his cappuccino

i tried power posing
in front of the mirror

i wore superman t-shirts
when sitting my a-levels

i wore a white lab coat
for my biology gcse test

no cigar
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A'Hern Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 5:25 PM
Well written, Christopher, enjoyed with a smile. No Cigar just makes us try harder, as far as A levels are concerned, divine intervention needed.
Allen Avatar
March 4, 2022 at 1:02 AM
Cheers John. Your comment has cheered me up no end. Enjoy the day whatever you're doing.
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