Another fake sonnet, I call them sonnetnese,
half sonnet, half a Chinese lyric.
This one is called "Advice for E."
"Be the stealth between stones, the abracadabra among clones.
Be the fighting fish with a fancy tail,
the wizard who defies gnomes.
No worry, be happy.
Missiles flying without innocents are dying.
You're pretty nimble for your age.
One day, a wombat, next day a sage.
On the way to feeding a despot you summoned your rage.
Most virtuous Mother, don't be fooled,
they will bomb our shelter, scorch our earth.
Unwind, regroup, turn swine into pearl.
Be the change you want to see in the girl."
So.
[APPLAUSE]