Prospero was a magic guy deposed from some old throne
Who made the spirit Ariel his poesy-spouting drone.
He lived upon an island with his daughter and a creep
Named Caliban who thought with her he possibly might sleep.
Prospero waved his magic wand and Caliban dropped down
Becoming Shakespeare's most annoying and disturbing clown.
Prospero caused a bunch of guys to shipwreck on his isle,
Including his own brother who had stole his throne with guile.
There's lots of monkey business with the butler and boatswain
And Caliban all plotting the whole island to obtain.
Prospero and his brother bury hatchets by the score.
Miranda, the young daughter, falls in love as an encore.
Prospero breaks his magic staff, poor Ariel releases.
Caliban is left alone, whom no one even teases.
Professors tell us Shakespeare meant this play to symbolize
Colonial oppression, which we surely must despise.
As everyone but Caliban sails off in placid boats
They leave behind a burning pile of yellowing Cliffs Notes.
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