Poetry Archives

An aged man in quilted dressing gown
Rose up to greet him.  “Sir,” said Max, “you sent
Your messenger to seek throughout the town
A lawyer.  I have small accomplishment,
But I am at your service, and my name
Is Max Breuck, Counsellor, at your command.”
“Mynheer,” replied the aged man, “obliged
Am I, and count myself much privileged.
I am Cornelius Kurler, and my fame
Is better known on distant oceans than on land.