Book of Scarborians IX

Parsley's plate of chips

attracted a flock of birds

that hovered above.

"Get in line," he said to them

and they followed him on foot.

"Not literally!"

He said before running off

to the jousting tents.

Hiding behind the clothes rack,

he brought a chip to his mouth.

Two fair attendants

entered the tent in debate.

One asked, "Where is he?

It’s the championship round!"

"He was arrested for theft,"

the other replied.

"Do you want to tell that knight

she wins by forfeit?"

A flock of seagulls walked in,

blowing up Parsley's cover.

R.L.P. Auriga

Long Island, New York