Emmanuel Suits and shoes of outward shine Coats and boasts but not a dime Briefcases in want of shuffling sheaves But scuttling feet, webs and leaves Spasms of splendour and subtle saunter Smelling of cinnamon and sensual scents Flashy time-pieces with sapphire studs To trap the sexes in allure and jealousy Savouring the stares assuming the pose Flagging taxis at five and a half When none would stop for want of space Boarding the bus with snob and show Alights and darts and strips his fawn For reflectors and brushes and barrows with wheels And oh, a hat pulled low
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