A Sentimental Conversation
Rambunctiousness invaded Paris for
A while when Rimbaud arrived, an army
Of one belligerent. Soul of a whore
And manners of a rapist of the smarmy
Bourgeoisie made him a Communard of
Less than a year’s time there. Arthur ran
Away to Belgium with his bizarre love.
Then both made their way to London. His man
Was violent, a druggie, and a drunk,
Thus perfect. Bald Verlaine was besotted
With Rimbaud. This made Paul into a hunk
For Arthur. They were true romance clotted
..In England, like curds with absinthe and blood
….In Camden. They proved passion can be crud.