Sense Sonnet - Pumper

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Merv Griffin at a county fair
Saw a wondrous novelty act.
A duck was dancing through the air.
With the owner, he did contract
To have the duck dance on T.V.
Just before the duck's dancing turn,
The owner asked Merv where could he
Plug in the hot plate. Merv did burn,
Knowing that's how the duck was made
To dance. So, Merv then bought the duck,
And took it home where it there stayed.
Merv said it brought him good luck.

Later 0n, Merv asked Fred Astaire
If a hot plate gave him a scare.