Thomas Crapper*

Unsung Hero 1837 – 1910

Thomas Crapper, the plumber’s mentor

and his valveless water waste preventer;

Born to mankind, past and present;

has made our living, far more pleasant.

Born in eighteen thirty-seven;

apprentice plumber at age eleven.

Blessings on his birthplace, Thorne

in merry England, where he was borne.

An unsung hero, alas! Forsooth!

He perfected the flusher, and that’s the truth

So why these humble lines of verse?

Without him, life would be much worse.

Truly an artist in every sense;

his contribution was most immense.

By his merger of china, and pipe, and grout,

the wondrous biffy was brought about.

Now then a throne of humble duty;

Crapper made it a thing of beauty.

Ensconced with design of various hue;

a truly remarkable thing to view.

No more trips to the shed, outside,

housed indoors with pomp and pride.

No more clatter beneath the bed;

enshrined in its little room instead.

No longer a vessel of vast disdain;

a marvelous chamber of china and chain.

My Friend, we’ve come a long, long way;

the outdoor privy is gone to stay.

But, alas! Poor Crapper has long since died.

So, shed a tear and flush with pride.

*. . . OR WAS HE??????

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