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I.
Inner Beauty
There are three fine funny fellows -
We know them as Foil, Arms, and Hog -
Who can chase away our sadness
As the sun dispels the fog.
They perform with song and music,
Dramatic mime, and jokes so keen -
Their many talents captivate
Viewers of the stage or screen.
Their sharp wits and lively faces
Do charm their fellow creatures -
Yet kind hearts also count among
Their most attractive features.
To amuse without offending,
Gleefully they play their parts -
So friendly, generous, and true
That they capture their FAHns’ hearts.
Worldwide happiness they’re spreading,
Their generosity we know -
The mirror of our joy reflects
This true beauty that they show.
II.
Live, Again! (A Sonnet for Foil Arms & Hog)
Can we imagine with what great delight
You three do stride once more upon the stage
As cheers of welcome rise beyond the lights
From joyful FAHns of every kind and age?
For those who love to laugh, you have become
The truest harbingers of happiness;
When toil and sadness make our hearts grow numb
Your brilliance, wit, and charm relieve our stress.
You never disappoint us, as you know,
And in your talents you should well take pride;
We yearn to see your freshest, newest show
Brimful of jokes to make us smile so wide!
For this and more a thousand thanks are due;
Let these few lines convey our love for you.