Writing about Morton's Fork I queried, which of us the dork The reader who forgets to ask Or the poet who may need a pass Never the remotest clue When writing about John and you Did Morton really have a fork? Long and sharp or more a spork? No win situation Heads I win and tails you lose A tax collector's fantasy Benevolence, a cut for me! If you're wealthy fork it over Don't plead poverty and lie Or squirrel it away Your free gift is in the cards today The King will not suffer liars Refuse his gentle offer and Learn about John Morton's spit Become King Henry's Welsh rarebit Copyright ©️ 2025, David Angel, All Rights Reserved