was quite confusing, as
Frederick was conjoined to
Felicia, his identical Siamese
–and still imaginary–twin
"We bring a message
It better be good
flapjacks you are serving!"
They’re Grandma’s secret recipe.
And woe to blasphemers
who don’t like blueberries
and eat their pancakes
with Aunt Jemima Lite.
Frederick and Felicia hastily
wiped their sticky faces
on Grandma’s old knickers
Regards,
Shodan
which hadn’t been washed
since the Civil War.
Of course, General Grant
sobered up long enough
during the May campaign