A couple of solutions that I don't understand... 19d) Eastern poem is good way to escape chance onset of lassitude (6) G-A-A- = GHAZAL 28a) Sally scrubbing hands like a yokel (8) -E-S-N-Y - PEASANTY...
13a) Earl consumed by depression and sloth? (8)
E-E-T---
19a) Recognises vocal person who's patient having special operations (4,4)
---E/-O-S
"cops" maybe?...
4a) About rent in arrears, perhaps to one's ears, a type of clue that's somewhat new (8)
-L-R-H-W
Must be CLERIHEW?
I thought that was a comic poem about a famous person......
I’m finding this completely impenetrable and need some help to start me off. A peaceful-sounding picture, rather like this (6,6) Ron Kraft? Meh... is possibly a strong-armed character, but thick...