The Archive · 1928

INFERENCE, TO "PONG")

reliably reported thet Peking will henceforth be called ration of "Norther Pease" lo As humble feline may observe and scrutinize a king, jonalists their cool regard direct upon Peking.

they "you've had your day."

And 0, by word of mouth, To all purlieus there spreads the news that China's moving south, 4 The "Pay" in Poking is retained.

That much of Northern ways Is looked upon without a frown in these victorious days.

Dethroned, the "king," becomes a "ping," in interests of peace. And all acclaim the inge of name. Hostilities now cease, moves the issue back and forth, much a shuttlecock; And, though I'd fain give no one pain—far less appear to mock—T simply burn to know what turn will consummate, ere long, 'A further change within whose range "ping" will be j ned by "pong"

Deep down within, beneath my skin, suspicion is alert That no such game ngo of name can civil strife avert, But rather pave the for more. Yet shall some future song Or Lilt of mine contain the tine, It hail to Pei-Ping-Pong."

RR

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