To make fun of Sims the National Observer , in 1892 , nominated him to succeed Tennyson as poet laureate .
Sims 's sympathy and wit were not enough to spare him some criticism .
To make fun of Sims the National Observer , in 1892 , nominated Sims to succeed Tennyson as poet laureate .
Sims 's sympathy and wit were not enough to spare him some criticism .