Topical Acrostic Sonnets

 How Now, Brown Cow?

 How now, brown cow, can you engage a don
 On science or linguistics, or fine art,
 While grazing, if the land your paths crossed on
 No longer is low-rent, and herds depart?
 Old farts who trim the budget just don't get
 What cows bequeath to learning. Wouldn't it
 Behoove them to assess how you abet
 Researchers when your soulful looks permit
 Original world views to flourish, and
 Why thoughtful moos from you to pensive dons
 Nudge progress forward more than cowless land? ...
 Cash cow need not mean beef—beside the swans
 On River Cam, it means inspiring profs
 Who like to ruminate by cattle troughs!

 (First published on 9th December, 2024 in
  Oddball Magazine. Story here)



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