An abnominal for Andrew Philip
When sparred, win;
Reap reward in lead and pen.
When hindered, ill,
Plan and nail a wilder reel.
Delphian piper, shrill siren,
Drain and din nae-endin’,
Wander deadened lane and land,
Render a pariah healed
In laden-heid, dry-heel,
Raw-pain hip, peripheral ail.
Ne’er drain a red drip;
Wear his Laird’s plaid and help.
Repel all pinhead, linear war.
Wield an inward, radial hinner,
Happier allied wi’ a Philippian line.
Heir wi’ his heid laid in hea’en,
Heap, pile, drap a lid on dire peril;
Hae air rap and plane him wi’ hail.
Padre de Aidan, wee pearl: new deer
Leapin’ adder, drywall, rail, alder,
Dine in wi’ a lap dinner,
Dear winner, hill, hairpin, hame.
Wow! This is truly impressive stuff, Mark. I can't believe how you captured the essence of Andrew without breaking the form. A wonderful tribute.
ReplyDeleteGotta say, I love this form a lot. You worked it really well here. Strong lines, brilliant sonics.
ReplyDeleteDelphian piper, shrill siren
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Padre de Aidan, wee pearl: new deer
Vicky