VERSE
Nixon, John Jr.
JOHN NIXON, JR. THE MARCHER Being out of step with those who are out of step is not The same thing as being in step with those who are in step, he said, but what Difference does it make, anyway,...
...On second thought, he thought, perhaps a clown, While entertaining, could remind the town Of dignity, the tragic pulse...
...His drum Instructs us now...
...Te-tum...
...Te-tum...
...Te-tum...
...THE MARCHER Being out of step with those who are out of step is not The same thing as being in step with those who are in step, he said, but what Difference does it make, anyway, since the whole damned parade is headed for the same place and we all Get there, sooner or later, whether we sprint or crawl...
Vol. 103 • January 1976 • No. 3
