The whistle will blow And your team may have glory We cannot have pride
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The Last Dance
This poem is a homage to one of my current favourites, Tarantella by the marvellous Hilaire Belloc (1870 – 1953). It uses the same frame and structure with a distinct reference to more recent events! I listened to the original version, actually sung by Belloc which is very upbeat and jolly, however in my readingContinue reading “The Last Dance”
Haiku 91
An important tip When you’re shuffling cards Take out the joker
Current events and update on Poetry challenge 2
Hi All, Hope you are keeping well and enjoying poetry, stories and more. I wanted to give you a quick update on the 2nd poetry challenge I started. I asked people to let me know what they had in their pocket, unusual items that I could get into a poem for a bit of fun.Continue reading “Current events and update on Poetry challenge 2”
Borderline
Where do we draw lines? On paper, in sand? Do we form them into words Of peace Or draw border lines In ink and blood and soil
Limerick – Yes Prime Minister
That fellow in 10 Downing street Had a problem with trying to look neat When I said he was scruffy He got a bit huffy and claimed that he had no conceit
Gavin Turner 