Lrod in full fool regalia c. 1975
here's the deal
the Fool tells it like it is
that's why he wears the funny hat
so that everybody will know
not to pay attention to what he says
but the fool is the only one
who can tell the king
that he has bad breath
without heads rolling
So, I'm being the fool today
It's April 1st, my day
I'm going to tell it like it is
this is the truth, children
everybody lies
whether by a subtle puff of their resume
denying culpability for a fart
or saying that they don't masturbate or eat boogers
or when they compliment bad art
everybody lies
everybody is selfish
despite
extravagant protestations
effusive lamentations
and demonstrations
of praying in public
everybody is selfish
We all want something for nothing
it's the pasture of the con man
but the Fool is unconnable
he wants nothing for something
oh yes, fools, drunks and little children
are bearers of the truth
in absurditas veritas
they catch the tiger by the tooth
Happy April Fool's Day
