No. 7. IF A VERY NEW POET HAD WRITTEN “THE LOTUS-EATERS”
Reading edition
I
Ah! Ough! Umph! It was a sweat! Thank God, that’s over! No more navigating for me I am on to Something Softer.... Conductor Give us a tune!
II
Work! Did I used to work? I seem to remember it Out there. Millions of fools are still at It, Jumping about All over the place.... And what’s the good of it all?... Buzz, Hustle, Pop, And then.... Dump In the grave.
III
Bring me six cushions A yellow one, a green one, a purple one, an orange one, an ultramarine one, and a vermilion one, Colours of which the combination Pleases my eye. Bring me Also Six lemon squashes And A straw....
IV
I have taken off my coat. I shall now Loosen My braces.
V
Now I am All right.... My God ... I do feel lazy!