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CCC235: The Ale House of Old
In days of old When wives were bold If they brewed enough ale They offered it for sale No TV ads No hoardings, billboards No papers – tabloid or sheets broad How then to fetch in the drinkers? They tied … Continue reading
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CCC232: Grant Me A Wish
Lightning Tree, Lightning Tree Let me make a wish on thee Send me money, loads of cash Fill my coffers, make my cups splash Lightning Tree, Lightning Tree Give me just one day A guilt-free spending spree No need to … Continue reading
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CCC228: Hellabaloo
Hellabaloo has had her day Left, abandoned to decay No longer sailing with the other boats No longer able to stay afloat Hellabaloo, dragged ashore To sail the wavy blue no more
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Tick Tock
Hearing the clock The slow tick-tock The minute-by-minute Move of the hands Inexorable, the slip of the sands Countdown to tragedy Oh woe, alas, what’s to become of me A noose awaits me on the morrow A noose that will … Continue reading
Listen to Me
Don’t speak to me of your spending-spree Nor your vacation by the sea Truth, my dear, I fail to see What reasons for your fanciful glee Overspent The bank’s not going to relent They’ll charge you double Their fees will … Continue reading
CCC221: On Church Parade
Regimental colours On Church Parade Spirits flagging
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He Vowed
Drenched in the downpour He crouched at the centre of the ancient henge He mate, his partner, his wife bleeding and leaking out her life His teeth clenched, his emotions wrenched, his heart in pain From the wedge that hammered … Continue reading
I’m No Fool
I am no fool But make it a rule On Saturday morn Get this prompt done 16 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Rule
CCC208: You’d Best Be Brave
If you go down to the woods today You’d best take a spear and a shield You’d best be brave for there you’ll find A bestial beast who’ll refuse to yield Fire it breathes And its back is plated with … Continue reading
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Maniacal
It really isn’t viable To write a rhyme recognisable But you know me It mightn’t be doable But it’s got to be triable No, don’t laugh This really isn’t risible If only the target could be divisible Forty-one words, I’m … Continue reading