Bad actor of dubious ethics, Mycroft could not resistWhen Silver offered a new role he knew he should desist.It struck him as a cruel con to flim-flam an old hamYet Miles had some bills to pay, so agreed to the scam.He’d play Flintheart in his youth, cowering in fearRare recovered Captain Video a costly souvenir.The scene came off without a hitch, he felt an actor’s prideWeeks later sans his payment, it seemed Silver had lied.Arriving at the Lyric to secure pay without delayThere’d be no more excuses, he’d settle scores this day.Silver has another job: a “Lost Film” he will fakeMiles not persuaded, it’s his money he shall take.Silver has his own surprise, a noose pulled fiercely tightUnable now to draw a breath, Miles fights with all his might.As he loses consciousness, victim of murder most crudeIt suddenly occurs to him he’ll soon be hyena food.
Bad actor of dubious ethics, Mycroft could not resistWhen Silver offered a new role he knew he should desist.It struck him as a cruel con to flim-flam an old hamYet Miles had some bills to pay, so agreed to the scam.He’d play Flintheart in his youth, cowering in fearRare recovered Captain Video a costly souvenir.The scene came off without a hitch, he felt an actor’s prideWeeks later sans his payment, it seemed Silver had lied.Arriving at the Lyric to secure pay without delayThere’d be no more excuses, he’d settle scores this day.Silver has another job: a “Lost Film” he will fakeMiles not persuaded, it’s his money he shall take.Silver has his own surprise, a noose pulled fiercely tightUnable now to draw a breath, Miles fights with all his might.As he loses consciousness, victim of murder most crudeIt suddenly occurs to him he’ll soon be hyena food.