Poet Zone.
Andy Szpuk
The Royal Baby.
Riding along in a chauffeur-driven perambulator
The Royal Baby is never far from mater
With a teddy bear, hand-made from the finest silk
Regally, the Royal Baby gurgles for milk
People of the land wave their flags and cheer
The Royal Baby cries elegant tears
With a silver-plated piggy bank gifted by pater
And a bursting bank account, ready for later
With a maid to service the Royal stool
And an en suite swimming pool
The Royal Baby will be well cared for
Might even grow up to join the Air Force
A baby gro emblazoned with the Royal mark
Rows of garages for visiting push chairs to park
The Royal Baby even owns a yacht
And a servant to wipe away the Royal snot
The Royal Baby bangs the table with a silver spoon
Royal admirers all look on and swoon
The cotton buds used to clean Royal Baby’s ears
Are handmade by artisans in Tangiers
The Royal Baby will grow up to be
A valuable addition to the Royal Family
Waving from balconies, clapping at the boat race
With someone at hand to squeeze out their toothpaste
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