husbands plots, potting lots of “medicinal” plants,
while that Anatole France is that Anatole France
who’d eschewed Nancy Drew but adored Philo Vance.
Who is Anatole France? Well, this Anatole France
once induced Marcel Proust’s “invitation” to dance,
while that Anatole France is that Anatole France
who’s on board with his Lord through Gregorian chants.
Who is Anatole France? Well, this Anatole France
has bequeathed to his uncles the “pens” of his aunts,
while that Anatole France is that Anatole France
who recants that his rants mime Immanuel Kant’s.
Who is Anatole France? Well, this Anatole France
lives to’ve scriven Ulysses, if “given” the chance,
while that Anatole France is that Anatole France
who addresses all mail to New Hampshire ‘New Hants.’
Who is Anatole France? Well, this Anatole France
is who’d view nudes in movies while “looking” askance,
while that Anatole France is that Anatole France
whose trombone was his own, not Ulysses S. Grant’s.
Who is Anatole France? Well, this Anatole France,
though quite probably brave, never gave “peace” a chance,
while that Anatole France is that Anatole France
who “Yes, dear”’d Lucille Ball but revered Vivian Vance.
A work in progress
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