Concerned I may be thought a freak
the blacksmith set about the task
of constructing an iron mask
thus covering my deformed cheek
so that people would not just shriek
as my cruel mother had done
when she first saw her new born son
when the tearful midwife held me
up so my cold parents could see
their own tainted figure of fun.
Filed under Inspired by fable, Self compositions, Uncategorized
Home comes the sailor, home from the sea,
he stands on the foc’sle and what does he see
a crowd of happy faces standing on the quay
he thinks my wife’s among them waiting there for me
but he’s not too surprised for this is not to be
she’s run away with Jim who lived at number three.
Filed under Comic verse, Factual, Humorous, On the lines of romance, Self compositions
Strange sounds in the air
perhaps it’s a wisp of snipe
demons raise their guns
Filed under Factual, From the heart, Haiku, Rural life, Self compositions
The actor may mix
the lines the audience hear
artistic license
Filed under Satire, Self compositions
The trick or treaters getting weary
found our Uncle Fester cheery
even if he did look somewhat eerie
as smiling he said, “Hello dearie.”
Filed under Humorous, Self compositions
Plunge your net downward
for the river runs rapid
still waters run deep
Filed under Modern maxim, Self compositions
I’m sure you don’t have to be told
the pleasure gained from listening
enraptured as the songbird sings
though whether it be wet or cold
his notes will shine like liquid gold
from his high perch up in the trees
his joyful tunes ride on the breeze
we can be sure he does not need
a written score from which to read
his repertoire is sure to please.
Filed under Factual, From the heart, nature inspired
A natural high
that’s guaranteed to refresh
a breath of fresh air
Filed under Haiku, nature inspired, Self compositions, Uncategorized
I decided I would take a photo
of the old Minster’s rose window
for when the sun shines down through the glass
you can see Saint Maria’s ass
as she leads it along the main street
in order to find grass to eat
but although I am not one to complain
sadly the weather turned to rain
so we went home, my camera and me
for there was no Pepper’s Ghost to see
Filed under Comic verse, Humorous, Self compositions
Cluster of comments
in red ink on white paper
sense of foreboding
Filed under Haiku, Self compositions
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