That’s all they have, most of ’em, just plain shape,

With less pure wine than any unripe grape.

But tomes that travel on their “looks” indeed

Are only good for those who do not read;

And, like most people clad in garments grand,

Seem rather heavy for the average hand.

WISE AND OTHERWISE

NAPOLINI’S ERROR

Pietro Napolini di Vendetta Pasquarelle

Deserted balmy Italy, the land that loved him well,