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I'm An Expert My Friend!

28/10/1980

(On being quoted in 'References' for

The Geology of Gold)

 

I'm an expert, my friend, I'm an expert,

Though it may cause you some slight surprise.

But my name's down in print and I’d just like to hint

That someone should give me a rise.

 

I'm an expert, yes sir, I'm an expert

As I'm sure that you already knew,

But note, pay attention, my name got a mention

So now I can prove that it's true.

 

I'm an expert, defer to an expert,

Who's famous on land and on sea.

I shall be a Consultant and the money resultant

Will go to the glory of me!

 

I must say that being an expert

Gives a certain interior glow.

But isn't it strange that the fame doesn't change

The amount that I actually know!

 

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Horse chestnut foliage, early autumn, University of Warwick, Coventry, 2009.