This poem is by way
of making sure you understand
that the words upon your screen
that were put there by my hand
were not intended to imply
a thing that you can read.
Or be of any use
or do anything you need.

I try to make this simple
and dont mean to be a bore
but if you cant agree
You must not read any more.

If you wish to read this poem
- and I have to make this plain
the use of more than one eye
costs you twice as much again.
If your pets are in the house
then be sure to keep it hidden
and remembering this poem
is totally forbidden.

In the interests of clarity
as I stated once before
if I dont have your acceptance
You must not read any more.

If you read this on a laptop
and you're in a public place
you must cover up your screen
and be sure to hide your face.
In accordance with our policy
on cultural affairs
this may not be read by Arabs
or by any men with beards.

I'm sure you do appreciate
we must uphold the law
if you cannot see the logic
You must not read any more.

The phrases words and letters
of which this is composed
belong entirely to the author
and it may not be supposed
that the reader may use any
of these characters again
(without a special license
- which you simply cant obtain).

The symbols that I copyright
are mine - you can't ignore
this fact - or if you do
You must not read any more.

The structure of the sentences
appearing in these lines
may expand exponentially
or disappear at times.
The content, form and function
and the way it seems to read
may make no sense whatever
- this can not be guaranteed.

The vagaries of language
of these we cant be sure
but should you disagree
You must not read any more.

This poem may cause blistering
or warts on your behind.
Perusing it excessively
may even make you blind.
Your acceptance of these terms
must show your own volition
regardless of the ultimate
effect on your condition.

This may appear draconian
but should your bum get sore
if you simply cant accept it
You must not read any more.

The legal terms herein
are from the land of Mickey Mouse
and should you contravene them
then I'll come and take your house
But if you want to have the license
(And I really think you should)
Please relinquish rights to soul
and sign below - in blood.