Study of an Elevation in Indian Ink

1 
    Potiphar Gubbins, C.E.,
    Stands at the top of the tree;
And I muse in my bed on the reasons that led
    To the hoisting of Potiphar G.
2
    Potiphar Gubbins, C.E.,
    Is seven years junior to Me
Each bridge that he makes he either buckles or breaks,
    And his work is as rough as he.
3
    Potiphar Gubbins, C.E.,
    Is coarse as a chimpanzee;
And I can't understand why you gave him your hand,
    Lovely Mehitabel Lee.
4
    Potiphar Gubbins, C.E.,
    Is dear to the Powers that Be
For They bow and They smile in an affable style,
    Which is seldom accorded to Me.
5
    Potiphar Gubbins, C.E.,
    Is certain as certain can be
Of a highly paid post which is claimed by a host
    Of seniors - including Me.
6
    Careless and lazy is he,
    Greatly inferior to Me.
What is the spell that you manage so well,
    Commonplace Potiphar G.?
7
    Lovely Mehitabel Lee
    Let me inquire of thee,
Should I have riz to what Potiphar is
    Hadst thou been mated to Me?


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