Category Archives: Poems (Some Silly)

CCC98: Cobbler Bob

Posted on September 24, 2020 by

The old man ambled along the road Gnarled as the oaks he was passing A much-patched backpack hooked over his shoulders Shoulders already askew from the hump of his back He saw the shoe Looked down at his feet Oh, … Continue reading →

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Riddle Me Riddles But Do Not Lie

Posted on September 18, 2020 by

I was happy I was Alone I didn’t need anyone Until that virus caused lockdown What you cannot have, you desperately want I couldn’t have touches And hugs And kisses He knew that He played on it Said the words … Continue reading →

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Hot-DMing

Posted on September 14, 2020 by

Summer spent in tweeting Chatting, texting, hot-DMing Work outstanding shifted aside A summer of fun I’ll not deny But autumn brings deadlines Reminds me what I’m supposed to be doing Time to work, to rectify 35 words written for Sammi’s … Continue reading →

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The Endless Sea

Posted on August 31, 2020 by

I stand upon the shore Content the endless sea That kisses my toes Is kissing your toes too 18 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Challenge: Endless

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CCC94: Upton Fairy Tours

Posted on August 27, 2020 by

Welcome to Upton Fairy Tours A guide to what lies behind our garden doors Here you’ll find the fairies’ myriad houses Terraced like yours and bought at a bargain Here you’ll find their colourful gardens Full of flowers, fragrant to … Continue reading →

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CCC92: His Name was Noah

Posted on August 13, 2020 by

His name was Noah A bit of a bore He bought an old boat That didn’t float He patched it, caulked it and sealed it But up got the wind, waves driven before it Which then did steal it. Alas.

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My Lord, Sir Knight

Posted on August 11, 2020 by

You, my love since ancient days, my own soul’s mate I accept, I capitulate From you, my love, I can no longer run My love for you, you’ve once again won And so this oath, ancient and true Forever my … Continue reading →

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A Merry Fellow

Posted on August 10, 2020 by

George denied it, of course A merry fellow him, he said, though he seldom did smile He blamed it on his horoscope By which he meant his natal chart, not the daily prediction From the day he read that it … Continue reading →

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CCC 91: The Shadow

Posted on August 6, 2020 by

The brighter the light The deeper the shadow All artists know this Why then expect our loved ones who shine to have no defects? Why expect them to be through-and-through perfect? Why be shocked or feel betrayed when we discover … Continue reading →

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My Thanks to a Saracen

Posted on July 21, 2020 by

I dwelt upon the shore With tides and rhythms Known and sure I didn’t venture far An occasional dip Into the forested hinterland That wondrous place invited me In forays brief Delights I saw… Yet when rather I’d be exploring … Continue reading →

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