Bryce and I took Karate together around 1974. We worked together at 3M. One day we found this posted on the Employee Bulletin Board for all to read..
Ode to Two Karate “Experts” (my title)
Poem written by “Skinny” Scotty Bonner of 3MCamarillo, CA circa 1974
They stalked each other, circling round and round,
Like karate experts they made not a sound,
The Henson led with a tremendous kick,
But our man Spencer was too damned quick.
He brought his elbow down in a stunning blow,
That caught Henson just above the toe,
James howled and started dancing around,
One foot in the air, the other on the ground.
Henson fell down and rolled on his side,
And Spencer stood there glowing with pride,
He stood erect like a concrete tower,
In his hands and feet lurks a lethal power.
Yes, James is sure paying the price,
For his Karate practice with Bung Phew Bryce,
I hope his foot doesn’t hurt and pester,
As I sure hate to see him walk around likeChester.