(For April Abraham, on a dog & cat card) (1995)

O, cast me not in Carmen, please!
I’d quite upset the harmonies
By Monsieur Bizet deftly written.
Not unlike the pictured kitten,
I need a philharmonic friend
To bring to life the perfect blend.
We’ll emulate that dog and feline,
Joining up our melody line,
And end up, when our tune is done,
A pair in perfect unison.

April Acronym (1996)

A
Precious
Ruby,
Issuing
Light....

A
Beautiful
Rose,
Admirably
Human,
Altogether
Modest.

Be
Reassured,
April,
Honey:
I’ll
Never
Stop
Kissing
You.

(2002)

I think I’ll add just one more verse,
Although my skill is so much worse:
I’m never lonely, sad or needy,
‘Cause I have you, my perfect sweetie!