'Tis he illumes the nubibustic West

With the true "Light of Asia"—or, at least,

Such simulacrum of the effulgent East

As shineth from a homemade Chinese lantern.

No HAFIZ he, or SAADI, yet he can turn

Authentic Sanscrit to—Telegraphese,

And make the Muse a moon-faced Japanese.

Leaderesque love of gentle gush and "Caps.,"

Is blent in him with fondness for the Japs.

"Wah! wah! futtee!—wah! wah, gooroo!" he cried,