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for Diogenes, Darwin, and Dante,

Who delight in the dance Of a Darling Bacchante.




is for Edison, making believe

He's invented a clever contrivance for Eve,

Who complained that she never could laugh in her sleeve.




is for Franklin, who fearfully shocks

The feelings of Fenelon, Faber, and Fox.




is Godiva, whose great bareback feat

Though Gounod and Goldsmith implore and entreat.




is for Handel, who pours out his soul

Through the bagpipes to Howells and Homer, who roll

On the floor in an ecstasy past all control.