Pencil in hand, he scans the page
For something he can use,
Underlining a passage here, a phrase there,
Inserting exclamations or question marks,
Plundering ideas to fit his mission.
Each day at breakfast, the Fuhrer reprises
Last night’s reading at tedious length
To all at his table, recalling complete passages
From various books, discussing the topics
To fix them in his own mind.
1925.He opens his sketchbook
And draws a detailed stage set for the first act
Of Julius Caesar, with ominous facades
For the Forum where the hero will die.
We will meet again at Philippi,
He warns opponents with a glower.
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