Peter Pan
Never grew to be a man –
In reality a sad affliction,
But quite attractive in a work of fiction.

President James K. Polk
Said: "For the greatness of our folk,
Our territory must expand".
So he grabbed some of the Mexicans' land.

Luciano Pavarotti
Told a conductor that the orchestra was grotty.
The maestro, in his riposte,
Said: "Signore, it's a question of cost".

Frank Pick
Made the London Underground very slick.
He coped with millions of pre-war commuters
Without the benefit of computers.

The fact that they all begin with P is coincidental – unless I made some subconscious association. smile