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Ernest lives up to his name He says things so earnestly You feel sad and bad
And stupid
It makes you not want to wait for the next thing
In case it is like the last thing
Or a worse thing
That really does your head in
Earnestness is his goto face His goto voice
and his goto place
Is full of books by his mates
That think earnest thoughts about race About the climate and space
Here he is alone with the telly on He has put his earnest face on Because the news is on.
Let’s listen to him go on.
“How can we, with unwavering resolve, address the escalating challenges of climate change and forge a sustainable path forward for the well-being of our planet?”
But Ernest need not answer. Instead, he may yet meander For a lot longer.
Why bother to counter Such lyrical banter When let’s face it Ernest is a goodun But not a lot of fun.
So then to the cure.
For excessive earnestness take a trip to cancer care or to a baker
Where words and whatnot don’t matter.
December 12, 2023