GHOST ( 2 )

GHOST ( 2 )

Walked
Down the road

Nobody
Recognised him

Was
A bit amused
Not frustrated
Went to
The British Library

Was confused
Was not
The old library he knew

New building with
Computers and gadgets
Did not know
What to do or say

Was asked for
His identification card

He told the guard
Who he was
Karl Marx

Guard said
Who the hell is that?

Look close
Look at my beard
My trade mark

Sir,
There are imposters
Who say
They are Jesus
Mimic ideas and looks

Then tried
The House of Commons
A police man
Recognised him

Sir, you are
Persona non grata

The bearded man asked
What the
Hell does it mean?
He asked

For a person
Claiming to be
Karl Marx

To act stupid
Gives you away
As illiterate imposter

Not smart and intrepid
The bearded person
Was very disappointed

Hurriedly returned
To High Gate
Where he found
Peace and quiet
There
He is
Well known & respected
Visited by tourists
From around the world