Rasputin

Those who knew Rasputin

say he appeared even more hirsute

when he wore a mohair suit.

Toeslumber

First, my foot falls asleep,

then I get "coma toes".

One by one like dominoes

that's how it goes

they have no choice.

Lucky for me, though,

they all know my voice.

I speak to them softly

and so does my wife.

Slowly but surely

they come back to life.

Now Michael Jones

Michael Palin

changed his name.

He couldn't bear

the constant shame.

A drastic step

to save his pride.

His other option–

suicide.