Madcap Limner Dares to stand behind a podium

He takes the podium
Or wanders the aisles.
Whatever.
The folks know
Tis not a lecture
Though Billy well read in
The Old Chestnuts.
Their, slant, sins
And splashing. He might
Start out
Describing a quiet afternoon
Retreat in the den.
Book in hand.
Only to catch hold of
A framed print to his left.
A barn and a glorious
Field of wheat alongside.
Feisty hawk soaring above
A messy Lad hiding behind
The tractor
Slingshot poised with
Murderous intent.
Now we’re off Gang.
Billy with bang.