The
Exhibition
After
Browning’s ‘My Last Duchess’
I fashioned this exhibit from a black
I found in York. He’d guessed he was
held back
by light-skinned guys, resentful of his
skill.
He showed my indignation – how it will
burst forth, to best advantage, for a
cause.
The female piece beside it drew
applause
for such unselfish dedication to
a sex that isn’t mine, revealed how
true
my understanding of predicaments
like theirs, the championing and keen
defence
of rights too long denied. A cripple
served
me best as centrepiece. It was observed
how delicate my sensitivity -
indeed, some branded it my ‘love’ - can be.
Regrettable all that – you know he died?
-
but the response I made’s my perfect
pride.
Let’s pass beyond the Palestinian suite
to where an inspiration had me treat
the homosexual crew - a chive crostini? -
the subjects purged from Navy posts so
meanly
provided my sad theme. My future plans?
-
the gender freaks excite me and the bans
they’ve placed on their shenanigans – a
vein
that’s ripe for exploitation. I remain
alert to all the goldmines and rely
on those especially that might supply
injustices that I can care about.
When is your tribute programme coming out?