Shapes of Clay

Tuckerton Tamerlane Morey Mahosh

Is a statesman of world-wide fame,

With a notable knack at rhetorical bosh

To glorify somebody's name—

Somebody chosen by Tuckerton's masters

To succor the country from divers disasters

Portentous to Mr. Mahosh.

Percy O'Halloran Tarpy Cabee

Is in the political swim.

He cares not a button for men, not he:

Great principles captivate him—

Principles cleverly cut out and fitted

To Percy's capacity, duly submitted,

And fought for by Mr. Cabee.

Drusus Turn Swinnerton Porfer Fitzurse

Holds office the most of his life.

For men nor for principles cares he a curse,

But much for his neighbor's wife.

The Ship of State leaks, but he doesn't pump any,

Messrs. Mahosh, Cabee & Company

Pump for good Mr. Fitzurse.