Trust Me, I’m a Poet

Your husband upped and left you

After years of playing the field?

My heart goes out, I know the type

Of course, my lips are sealed.

Let me be your confidant

I’m generous, let me show it

Champagne, I think is called for

Trust me, I’m a poet.

***

Put my wallet on the counter

When I turned round it had gone

And I’ve got to meet my agent

In town, for lunch at one

To sign a five-book contract

I’ll be back before you know it

Can you lend me fifty quid?

Trust me, I’m a poet.