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55 He in all his might and splendour is the way That’s why when I pray, he makes my day Before him, I can’t frown If I do, arrogant me, I stiffen Knowing that what comes around goes around. Off with a bang (For Rika) I’m going to the market Not to see the Fon’s ace men Or to haggle over clipped prices I’m going there to test the waters To fathom the depths of the Upper Sixth To gauge the value of today’s franc And to peg Capricorn expectations as expected. I know the worth of the bracket Even if it means nothing to them Here where Mirabel the Leo rises I stand and salute all mothers In the family I may not be the fifth But come August, I’ll know my rank That’s why never will I be exasperated. ...

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