10 NOVEMBER 1973, Page 9

Honest Dick Divine

The President is near to God, Above the mortal throng; And that is why I find it odd When humans claim I'm wrong, My name is Honest Dick Divine; Woe to those against my line!

If I decide the country needs The cracking of a safe,

Or bribery, and such-like deeds, Why should mere mortals chafe? .My name is Honest Dick Divine; I'll sack all those against my line.

My Nato allies may complain I treat them just like slaves.

But consultation I disdain, When none of them behaves.

My name is Honest Dick Divine; All others will please toe the line.

The media are never just,

They give me a poor hand.

They want to make me bite the dust; Their questions I can't stand. My name is Honest Dick Divine. I'm darned if ever I resign.

Basil Charles