The cardinals' conclave is nigh and
They'll give it the old college try and
Select a new pontiff.
It's what we all want if
He's not voted off of the island.
Where are you ever going to find reality TV as good as this?
If the voice went a little bit flat, You're Aretha! We know you're "all that!" For your power to wow You can still take a bow; And, what's more, take a bow for that hat!
[OK, Mark. This one was for you]
A little prayer from the Queen of Soul By Richard Morrison, Times Online, 1/21/09
In London, they've silenced Big Ben To allow for the maintenance men, Who'll still take their tea At a quarter passed three, If they only can figure out when!
Big Ben silenced for maintenance The Guardian, 8/11/07