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One of my favourite nonsense verses in this, by Gelett Burgess.

I never saw a Purple Cow,
I never hope to see one;
But I can tell you, anyhow,
I'd rather see than be one.

This has often been parodied and I'd like to add my contribution. Here is my first attempt.

Attendant: The Queen my Lord, is purple.

Macbeth: She should have dye'd hereafter.
There would have been a time for such a colour.
Tomorrow. And tomorrow...


More to follow...



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