A Ballad of Insanity

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A Ballad of Insanity
by Robert E. Howard
1892298A Ballad of InsanityRobert E. Howard


A Ballad of Insanity

Adam was my ball-and-chain,

A tall short mule,

A walking red olay tennis court

In Eden’s judgment pool.


He tore the dubious petticoat

From Eve’s sequestered hips,

Oh, Adam was my elephant

Upon the sea in ships.