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Annie breaks into Stan’s sacred space
Stan was polishing the windows again with his big microfibre cloth.The computer was on.As soon as he finished the sitting room windows he planned to look at a google document he was co-writing with hislfriend Annie, on the failings of … Continue reading
She ain’t won no prizes yet
There was a letter in Writing magazine, As it happens it ‘s an issue I’ve already seen. One,asked if it is true that poetry with rhymes Is not the fashion in our times. The academics … Continue reading
Stan’s mind starts to wander
Stan put on his hat and went down the spring green garden where a blackbird trilled.The sunlight was very strong,almost glaring in intensity.That’s an interesting word,more commonly used to describe the angry expression on the face of an adult … Continue reading
Elegance lies bare
In summer time when sun do shine I’m happy on my own I gaze up through red maple leaves All transparent in the sun. But when winter comes I’m lonely Sitting here beside my fire. So I want a winter … Continue reading
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Dr Poker
I once had a doctor called Poker Who fancied his skill as a joker. He teased all his patients both the young and the ancient… And his cat was labelled,Please stroke her. It should have read,Please do stroke me… … Continue reading
Affect is display of feeling
If you never show affect you’re dead. Your feelings have fearfully fled. So smile or grimace. You own your own face. Except when asleep in your bed. When you’re fast asleep nobody knows Whence your free fantasy flows But … Continue reading
A trillion thought trains
How many posts can any blogger write Before they go raving mad? How many posts can a blogger invent Before they get far too sad? The answer my friends We’re all round the bend. The answer’s we’re all round the … Continue reading
Bi or di? Biphthong and Diped?
Human bipeds have two sets of digits. The hands and the feet can both fidget. I used to tap on the table Till a spirit was able To come to my aid with a widget. I was going through a … Continue reading
Eclectic in limericks
Eclectic’s a very fine word I love it and even feel care. It might rhyme with dialectic Or maybe forensic So here are two more we must air. . Eclectical students are rare Because the tutors are rude and unfair They … Continue reading
Gambit:the rhymes
How can I find rhymes for gambit? How can pentameters be iambic? I am sure to discover One way or another But alas the Government has banned it. Iambic is as Greek to me, As to the English is drinking … Continue reading
Mimesis:the verses
A wonderful new word is mimetic Unsuitable for the mental diabetic It makes one seem scholastic Without being monastic In the right voice it may sound charismatic. Mimesis is imitation of a kind Which Plato and Aristotle defined. My nieces … Continue reading
Abstract:The limericks
Her manner is rather abstract It does not help her to show tact. She’s in love with ideas Yet her rents in arrears. Let’s hope that her ship is not wrecked. i saw the abstract for your book. I’d love … Continue reading
Flimflam,the limerick
Flimflam’s an under used word, As most people think it’s absurd. But it enriches our tongue It sings its own song. It’s the lightest word I’ve ever heard. But some people won’t say flimflam Just ‘cos it rhymes with goddam. … Continue reading
Miasma: the verse
A wonderful word is miasma It almost rhymes with fly plaster. But we must learn it by heart Before we can part. And then we may play Scrabble faster
A human being made from some old wood
I fell over this morning for no reason while hoovering the sitting room and then found a dead rat under the stairs.What next? I saw a doctor with a wooden leg For his attention we now have to beg … Continue reading
A verse that seemed so free
‘Twas but a reptile passing by. It flew across the deep blue sky Why do reptiles fly so high? I’ll love you till I die. “Twas but a cat under the moon. Did you have a silver spoon? Why can’t … Continue reading
Despaneurysm
A difficult word is e.g. aneurysm. And some folk have no good manners in ’em Don’t lose your temper Or the aneurysm might get to you Rudeness gives rise to despaneurysm
What the…
I wonder what rhymes with paroxysm? There may be some words with no rhyme in ’em Leonard Cohen hated oranges So he put olive oil on his bed hinges. His lover gave him a good time in .em
He eluded to his passed with wit devine
He eluded to his passed with wit devine. He traveled on and passed the perish all. And when reel tired he often wood recline If not he went out for a bawl. This spelling tests the most astyoote of mindes … Continue reading
As if on stalks
I’d like to have a sausage for my tea I’d like a roast potato and some greens You can share my portion for a fee. Or bring along some tender runner beans. I know my home is modest but it’s … Continue reading
