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F U N F U N F U N !
Sharon's busy
Makes me dizzy
Cyprus has a "Busy-Lizzie"
Even races on her bike
Local asking: "What yer like?"
Tuesday racing
Gentle pacing??
Hunks in front are really "ace-ing"!
Flying up the mountain roads
Cyprus has no Highway Codes!
Time for resting?
Cycles testing!
Not much time for birdie nesting!
Stopping soon for yummy lunch
Have you got some crisps to munch?
Lots of walking
Happy talking
Left at Faros Lighouse forking
Enid giggles, Jeanette's there
Not much time to stand and stare?
Sun is shining
No one wine-ing
For an orange juice they're pining! (I bet?)
Coffee with a Bailey's, please!
Then perhaps... Halloumi cheese?
Walks and riding
Life they're "pride-ing"
"Fun! Fun! Fun!" they are confiding
'Guess they have a smashing Life?
Far away from stress and strife! 18/04/2023 xx
C H R I S T M A S D R E A M
I close my eyes and start my Cyprus dreams
Polemi on our radar, Shelia waves
So far away our destination seems
Thank Goodness memories forever saves!
The Olive Tree, Halloumi pitta, please
A glass of Leon after hilly walk
Kannaviou, I feel my ageing knees
I'm grateful here for lots of Wand'rers' talk!
It's cold outside, the road so icy seems
A car is skidding, 'wonder: "What a place!"
Escape, enjoying many happy dreams
Dear Amargeti really always ACE!
Yes, March our plan beside the Pafos shore
I realise I miss it more and more! 09/12/2022 xxxx
N O S N O W !
Don't need the snow!
Six days to go
Pafos awaiting us
Please take it slow!
Walking boots wait
Sunshine, our fate!
Leon is cool and fresh
I'll have a crate!
Sharon and co.
Never walk slow'!
Enid is following
Others "in tow"!
Cleveleys is cold
Please be so bold
Ordering Twenty C
I am quite old!
Andrew O' too
Joining the crew
Wifey is smiling, Wow!
Fine happy "two"
Knees were quite sore
Fitness, no more?
Old legs are wobble-ing
Just hear me SNORE! Zzzzzzz
Jeanette still fit
Sharon a hit
Slope is so challenging
I'll have a fit!
Jet2 awaits
"Open the gates!"
No queues, it's brilliant
Happy our fates! 27/02/2023 xxxx
S A N T A B A B Y
Santa Baby
Eartha singing
I can bet my ears are ringing?
Bopping 'round the Christmas Tree
Paul is laughing: "He! He! He!"
Snow is falling
Pavements slippy
As for me? I'm rather "dippy"!
Sleigh is passing in the sky
Santa is a busy guy!
Piano playing
Old Folk smiling
All of this, of course, I'm filing
Mince pies eaten by the ton
Christmas really is such fun!
Room is rocking
"Jingle-Bell-ing"
Michelle lots of stories telling
Antlers, reindeer, mistletoe
Gosh I love the Farthings so!
Wheel-chairs rocking
Sticks are moving
Guests of Christmas songs approving
So inspiring, love it here!
Might be singing on the pier? (Really?)
Santa Baby
Happy faces
Music all the gloom it chases
Happy Christmas, Brand New Year
Toasting folk with lager beer! 10/12/2022. xxxx
T U E S D A Y S
It's freezing cold
I'm growing old
My footsteps, hardly feeling bold!
My grabber raised I venture out
To give all litter-louts a clout!
Foul plastic bag
Discarded fag
Don't tell me life can be a drag!
"Poor arteries are clogged", Don't smoke
I feel that this is just a joke!
A vaping cloud
From Eastpines' crowd
A pile of junk.."You must be proud?"
The bin is near, then use it PLEASE!
A lady launches giant sneeze!
A Costa cup
My water 'sup
My stomach full, I am "full-up!"
A nice guy passes, 'starts to chat
"All litter louts, daft as a bat?"
Fine "dog-leg place" (ginnel)
My prospects ace?
A scowl I'm wearing on my face
A Vodka session, lots of glass
Poor doggies here can never pass!
I'm walking back
With bulging sack
"Oh no!" I sigh, discarded mac'
I'm glad to have my egg and beans
And notice to the left Paul leans... Really?
Hail Tuesday Twit
A Yorkshire Nit
Our road is clear, I'll have a fit
So glad our house is safe and "hot"
I sink my precious "Whisky pot"!
06/12/2022 xxxx
H A P P Y S U N D A Y
Andrew Ollie
Gosh and Golly!
'Happy with his German "Dolly"!
'Guess not walking in the park
Always rises with the lark! (In Cyprus!)
Walk beginning
Paul soon grinning
And the NHS is winning
Walking Six K', weather fine
Company is so divine!
Registration
For this Nation
Glad we had an invitation
Paul is smiling: "He! He! He!"
Councillor then "sets us free"!
Many cheering
Tea, not "beer-ing"
Whisky later, I am fearing!!
Elves are passing, childrem smile
"We have done first "Golden Mile"!
Up-and-Downing
No one frowning
Sea looks on, no, no one's drowning!
Sylvia smiling as we pass
Gosh she is a lovely lass!
Volunteering
All are cheering
Compliments are so endearing
We are starting final lap
Soon we're ready for a nap?
Happy Sunday!
'Was a fun day
Piano playing soon this Monday
'Hope the NHS will gain
We are laughing through the pain!
A Great Day: 27/11/2022 xxxx
J O Y C E A N D G E O F F
Joyce and Geoff
'Need a ref'?
'Guess that he is "mutton-Geoff?
'Needs a trumpet, I will shout
And a beer with that, no doubt?
Dearest Joyce
Let's rejoice!
She has got a charming voice
Nina's smiling, brings her toast
We all know she is "the most"!
Hull reside
With the tide?
Talk of Humber with great pride?
Geoff still drives his Diesel car
'Wonder if they travel far?
Knaresborough walk
Not much talk?
Will they manage straight to York?
Soon they're back at Dear Nidd Hall
There we all can have a ball
Music plays
Head that sways
For a "Yorkie song" Joyce prays
Laughing when they see me dance
'Guess their smiles our lives enhance?
See you soon
On the Moon?
When that is will be a boon!
'Sending hugs from Cleveleys' coast
Geoff and Joyce, you are the most! xx 10/01/2023.
T H E W I C K E D W I T C H
The Wicked Witch is landing on the ground
She snarls and throws our bin across the drive
She never smiles, no laughter ever found
I wonder how this person will survive?
Not happy with her knitting, shakes her head
Her brother gets a "telling-off" as well
Relieved we are, she's snoring in her bed
Content to make the lives of folks a Hell!
"Bad Day!", she shouts, unfriendly she remains
And kicks our bin again, such happy days
From chuntering she never then refrains!
"Hello Dear World!", for chaos, please, she prays!
Her broom is ready, in the sky she flies
Our neighbour smiles and launches longest sighs! HELP! 13/01/2023. xxxx
C A R I B B E A N D A Y
M and L (Martyn and Louise)
Ring our bell
Cruising on the ocean's swell
Pafos seems so far away
On this Caribbean Day!
Barbados, please
Rest your knees!
"Have a Cocktail 'neath the trees!"
Snorkelling in warmest seas
From the stress of life it frees!
Widest smile
All on file
Haiti has a "Golden Mile"
Lou' relaxing on the beach
Paradise is within reach
In the gym
Just for "him"?
Exercise is just a whim?
Lifting weights to trim your frame
Martyn enjoys Cyprus fame!
On the deck
Crane your neck!
Here there is no harbour wreck (Pafos!)
Warm Bahamas, largest ship
And you both can have a dip!
Happy Days!
Liner sways
Couple give it greatest praise
See you soon, in March, we think
We'll be there before you blink! 15/01/2023. xxxx
P I N K I E ' S I S L A N D
Pinkie's Island, sun is setting
Drinking time, on that I'm betting
Wine will flow, a wistful smile
Beer for Pete, they drink in style!
Pool it sparkles, Pete is cleaning
Once a month, I think I'm meaning?
Always time to have a beer
'Hope it doesn't send you queer!
Peyia people, really happy
Unlike David with his nappy?
No, not wearing, picked it up
And a lovely Costa cup!
So relaxing football watching
Unlike me, of course I'm "Scotching"
Thinking of that Donald Fin'
Keo or a glass of Gin?
Smiggies' walk, for Jeanette, Sharon
'Gues their lives are NEVER barren?
Fitos for some fish and chips
Orangeade to pass their lips?
Back in Peyia, Pinkie's dancing
Is she one for great romancing?
Giving Pete a little.......peck
He is saying "Bloody 'eck!"
Paradise,it's so relaxing
Peyia life is hardly taxing!
See you soon, a Whisky, please
Just to rub upon my knees... I bet! 21/01/2023.
T H E F A L L !
Camus wrote about "La Chute"
Will I take the safer route?
Sandals on, I start to trip
'Guess I am a silly drip!
Knee is bruised, my wrist is throbbing
Tweeting is a little Robin
Bird is thinking: "What a Twerp!"
I am hardly Wyatt Earp!
Plaster on and anticeptic
Stupid was my "morning antic"
Gull has won, he gets the food
Need a Whisky, raise my mood? (Morning?)
Hobble! Hobble", not for walking
You can hear the neighbours talking!
Wicked Witch will be content
Sleeping in her cosy "tent"!!
On the sofa, Chopin reading
Never mind, my knee is bleeding
Aled Jones, his ducet tone
'Least not singing, then I'd moan!!
Eyes are closing, Cyprus dreaming
Brandy Sour my wife is "theme-ing"
'Won't be long, the aircraft waits
I can't think of better fates! Amen. 12/02/2023. xx
I N M E M O R Y O F G E O R G E !
Remembering Dear Georgie Bates
He's looking down from Heaven's Gates
Ann and Steve to wave him off
Happy Wand'rers' cap they doff!
Dusting off his walking boots
Checking always newest routes
Fyti for a Summer Walk
Keo and hear hum of talk!
Empty is his "Kisso' Den"
Not a fan of Tony Benn?
Heinz and Karin there to please
Even rub his aching knees?
Ian, Dave and: "Morning yous!"
Longest walk he'd always choose
"Don't go that way, use this path!"
"No thanks, George!", he'd start to laugh!
Kato Pyrgos overnight
In his gear a wondrous sight?
Baildon was so far away
"Pafos first!", I'd hear him say
'Missing Pat, he's joined her now
Smiling through a cloud somehow
Now a duo in the sky
Can you hear the poet sigh?
Happy Days, I launch a hug
Yorkshire grin my heart-strings tug
'Won't forget you, Leon raise
We are sending endless praise! 16/02/2023. xxxx
T H I S C R A Z Y W O R L D
This Crazy World, all push and shove
"Excuse me, please, Don't call me love!"
Girl passes, sporting evil scowl
Her make-up, put on with a trowel!
Impressed.... I'm not by pouting lips
Her mobile to the ground it slips
Fine eye-brows gleaming, painted black
Of tattoos 'guess there is no lack! (He! He! He!)
I cross the road, a racer speeds
Preparing for some "evil deeds"
"You drive like Louis Hamilton!"
"Well, thank you, sir, You are a one!!"
A mobile scooter on the road
Electric scooter... Highway Code?
Not safe upon this crossing-place
Then one car stops... it's really ace! (Unbelievable?)
My mind to Cyprus quickly slips
As at my 'Grouse I take some sips
Imagine: Leon, Brandy Sour
We're grateful for their Happy Hour!
Our plane takes off, Jet2 to cheer
Too early for a cooling beer?
We'll soon be landing...Paradise
Compared with England?... Twice as nice!! 05/03/2023. xx
"A M O D E R N F O L D!
A barmy youngster, covered in tattoos
And smoking like a chimney, never mind!
Designs quite suitable for zoos?
He even sports an ape on his behind
The sun is blazing, bald and red his head
His toes are tapping, "rock musique" we hear
And on a lounger, it's his cosy bed
I guess it's time to down a Keo beer?
Some girls race past, they giggle, strange the sight
Dear Thetis Bar inviting.... Get a drink!
Girls vaping gently, Yell, I get a fright!
The hotel bows its head before I blink!
"Need Tolerance", I guess I'm feeling old
With little chance of ent'ring "Modern Fold" 07/03/2023 xxx
L A T S I, P O L I S, A R K G A K A
Aunty Doris
'Loved fine Polis
Used to drive an Austin Morris
'Liked to take an "ocean dip"
Then a Keo...just a sip! (I bet!)
Proud Argaka
Walk then "snack-a"
Dear Last Castle, it's a cracker!
Leon pouring, friendly chat
I remember George and Pat (The Bates-duo!)
Polis calling
Walks recalling
Lots of sunshine... so appalling? (Really?)
Happy Wand'rers, Smiyies 'park
Steep then climbing... for a lark!
Ocean viewing
Doubts eschewing
Love the happy "walking-crewing"
Gosh, I miss it, tears that fall
Then Dear Latsi I recall!
Boats admiring
Zingers "choir-ing"
Great imaination 'firing
Faros for a tasty dish
Guess we're eating lots of fish?
March we're coming
Rufus humming (A bear!)
Lovely thoughts my senses numbing
Paradise is within reach
Strolling on a pretty beach! 04/01/2023. xxxx
A N O T H E R W O R L D !
Another World, I'm lounging in the sun
Two "ladies", taking selfies, screams of joy
'Guess writing verse, for me, is much more fun?
Another Whisky, just a crafty ploy!
Tall palm trees swaying, giggles from the bar
The pool still empty, two try, it's too cold!
At least it's peaceful, here no swerving car!
Next time, when driving, 'need to be"more bold"
I view the sign, The Cypria Maris wins
Another lady, peaceful, still and calm
The order's in, a couple buying Gin
What e'er you sip, it is a healing balm!
So grateful for this world, two birds fly past
We're hoping days like this forever last! 07/03/2023. xxx
A L L "H A I L!"
Cyprus hailing
No one whale-ing?
On the Med' not many sailing!
Rain is lashing down UK
For a little Spring we pray! (Amen!)
Holiday-ing
I'm "Hooray-ing"
Scotland soon, "Och-ay" we're saying
Coach is heading... Inverness
We can't wait, I must confess!
Sunday musing
Sister cruising
G and Ts, they all are boozing
Not for us, "A water, please!"
Rub some Brandy on your knees?
Garden blooming
Cars pass... Booming!
Fifty K', I am assuming?
Play a little minuet
Ludwig B', in G, I bet?
Calmer, dancing
Birds "romancing"
Blackbirds all our lives enhancing!
Blow a kiss to Nature, Cheer!
Pour yourself a Leon beer! (Yiamas, Pete, Peyia!) 30.04.2023. xx
A N T I C I P A T I O N
Anticipation
For the nation
Monarchy: Not my creation!
We escape to North of Wales
Puffin Island, boat that sails!
Many starving
No meat carving
Daily intake they are "Half-ing"
Never mind, just stand and cheer
Champers?..'Can't afford a beer!
Early morning
"Hunger warning"
Plight of many should be "dawning"
Sleeping in a doorway..Help!
Listen to the seagulls yelp! (They get more!)
Many cheering
Wine-and-beering
Young guy dies, no food I'm fearing?
Get yourself a royal flag
"Queen" is smoking Marlborough fag!
I'm not smiling
Wealth reviling
All of this the Nation's filing
Buy a sandwich for a guy
Listen to him heave a sigh!!
London's rocking
Royal ship docking
Many to the "palace" flocking
Young guy buried in a hole
Refuge for me: The North Pole! 23/04/2023. xx
"Y O U M A D E O U R D A Y !
Tala Walking
Happy Talking
To Kamares we are forking
Do not mind occasional hill
We're about to get a thrill!
Peugeot stopping
Vision..."Topping!"
'Got a hug that's really whopping!
Gosh it is young Rod and Jo....
How we love these walkers so!
Warmest greeting
Old friends meeting
English blues we are defeating!
Only Rickerby's not there
Compensation?...Lovely pair!
Wand'rers happy?
Prospects...crappy?
Not too young to wear a nappy?
Lovely memories we share
Georgie Bates... no longer there?
Hornsby, Hurley
Hair not curly??
We enjoyed the hurly-burly!
"Spring of Life" for Keo beer
Amargeti walks so dear!
"See you next time!"
Poet's daft rhyme
USA, Jo spends her ten dime'
Waving as they drive away
What a perfect Pafos Day! 14/03/2023. xx
A P A F O S D A Y
I contemplate another Pafos Day
The waves roll in, the sky an azure blue
Dear ginger cat just purrs, the cutest way
As walkers pass, they all go two-by-two
The sky, now clouds, in Queensbury there's snow
It's nineteen C' and that is in the shade
For once relaxing, life is really slow
Small birds, they tweet, I'm sipping "lemonade"!
Just peace and love, the UK's far away
But, Pafos roads 'avoiding... Maniacs!!
So beautiful, for World Peace I do pray
All cars avoiding, num'rous holes and cracks!
I close my eyes and sigh, 'got peace at last
Fine memories of Pafos from the past! 13/03/2023 x
M A N D R I A
'Love resting by the sea, I close my eyes
We've walked a while, I need a rest
So quiet here, just walkers, hear my sighs
We only have a foul Graffiti pest!
A couple wave, they've driven in their car
"Four K', too much!", we're on a holiday
We laugh just saying: "That's not very far!"
A joke or three will never spoil our day!
Small Wagtail flits around and makes us smile
A lizard disappears behind a wall
This view I'll always keep with me "on file"
So many walks from here I can recall
Mandria, nice to be here, just once more
The sun comes out and soon my sprits soar! So relaxed!
16/03/2023. xxxx
T E A F O R T W O
Tea For Two
Problems few
Come and join the hungry crew
English breakfast with your toast
"Tea For Two", you are the most!
Cypria Maris (Hotel)
Far from Paris?
Walk or rent a nippy Yaris!
Friendly folk, we're sitting down
Soon remove your "Brexit Frown"!
Coffee time
Poet's rhyme
'Have another, not a crime!
Fish and chips and lots of peas
Should I rub them on my knees?
Aubergine
It's my "scene"
Veggie food is not so mean!
Atmosphere relaxed and calm
Far away from "car-alarm"!
Lots of choice
Happy voice!
Yummy food, let's all rejoice!
Burgers, sorry, not for me....
Have another cup of tea!
We'll be back
'Got the knack!
Variety, there is no lack!
Thank you for delicious food
Guaranteed to "raise your mood"!
18/03/2023 xxxx
D E A R C Y P R U S
Dear Cyprus, you're my second home
Through hills and dales I love to roam
The Faros lighthouse bows its head
It feels as if from Heaven fed!
"Our" villa empty, sacred place
Our time up there was really ace (Kamares Village)
When hot, we're swimming in the pool
It's clean, of course, nobody's fool!
The sun is shining, Koili Hill
Mere view of this gives me a thrill!
Then monast'ry for coffee drink
Dear cats are there before I blink
We walk along to harbour...Great
So many times, it is my fate
In "Tea For Two", it's coffee time
No Whisky here, it's not a crime!
See Sharon, Enid, Jeanette too
Not going to the Pafos Zoo?
'Choose Lysos for a special walk
Kannaviou, with lively talk!
We will be back at Christmas time
It will enhance the poet's rhyme!
Goodbye to Sharon and the team
I guess it is my Cyprus Dream! 28/03/2023 xx
O N L E A V I N G C Y P R U S !
Leaving Cyprus, shed a tear
Melts into my Leon beer
Goodbye Glenn and Carol too
You're around and problems few!
Cypria Maris take a bow
Lovely time, we're sighing "Wow!"
Waiting for departing bus
Carol smiles, we don't like fuss!
Missing Sharon, Enid smiles
Jeanette too, those folk "on files"
Dancing to an Abba tune
'Guess we're really "Over t' Moon!"
Driving 'long Tomb of The Kings
Whizzing cars, my heart it zings!
Peyia bowing, Tala too
Waving to Dear Mario's "crew"
Sun is shining, hotel pool
Rather cold, nobody's fool?
Tattoo guy has reddish head
'Got to keep his fine street cred'!
We'll be back at Christmas time
Jumbo's, always in my rhyme
Fine tavernas, "Tea For Two"
Drives away the "Brexit Blue"!!
Plane takes off, I wave and sigh
Back to LaLaLand we fly
Bailey's, just to calm my head
Pafos is by Heaven fed! 19/03/2023 xx
D E A R H E T T Y
Hetty! Hetty!
Aunty Betty
Georgie Bates he was the Yeti
Sadness, he's no longer here
I will drink his Keo beer!
Hedgie! Hedgie
We are veggie
Tavern owner, not called Reggie?
Not for us their "veggie goat"
'Feel it sticking in my throat!
Pinkie! Pinkie!
Tinky Winky
Walking lots, what do you "thinkie?"
'Hope you legs are working now
'Get to "Grande", I know... somehow!
Rafe is racing
Fast his pacing
Cypriot his bike is chasing
'Loves the hills, he's eighty-three
High atop the cycling tree!
Hetty watching
I am "Scotching"
'Guess my rhymes are not worth watching?
Time to have another walk
Neighbour likes our friendly talk!
Time for sleeping
Hetty peeping
Georgie Bates, I still am weeping
Raise a glass to Pafos friend
Now is life is at an end! 05/04
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S P R I N G I S H E R E !
Sun is shining, Whisky cooling...
Far too early: "Who you're fooling?"
Lawn is mowed, now Spring is here
Neighbour drinking Guinness beer!
Blackbird feeding, Gulls are watching
It's enough to start me "Scotching"!!
Blue Tit in our apple tree
Feeding time, it's half past three!
Four o' clock and now I'm "Grouse-ing"
'Glad that we are no more mouse-ing
Hedgehog home is empty..Shame?
Noisy pigeons are to blame!
Neighbour busy, washing hanging
'Fore too long we here him banging
'Likes to keep us all awake
I can hear Dear Colin quake!
"Place In Sun", with Cyprus calling
Many walks we are recalling
Salamiou for Dougie's walk
Listen to those hikers talk!
Meanwhile Mr' Blackbird feeding
Mrs too, it's time for breeding!
Magpies chatter on the roof
Neighbour utters words "uncouth"!!
Peaceful scene, the sun is setting
Second Whisky, all are betting?
Warrington 'gainst Cat'lans play
Just another lovely day! 09/04/2023 xx
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L I E B E K A R I N
Dear Karin, sleeping soundly in her bed
Her head is hurting, 'wonder what is wrong?
Her birthday too, much better by the Med'?
I'm playing for her, it's a Beatles' song!
Her brain is spinning, what a worry, sir
She needs your love, a hug or two will do
Warm greetings we are sending, just for her
Let's hope it's nothing worse tahn Winter flu!
We're thinking of those walks and Karin smiles
A hill or two to cure all Winter blues
Ten kilometers, never walk in miles!
You're never lonely with those walking "crews"!
We hope you're feeling better, sending love
For Karin H', her partner's turtle dove! 04/03/2023 xxx
A W I N T E R' S D A Y
Neighbour, grinning in her coven
Is she ready for the the oven?
Adding to our daily woes
On her broom and: Off she goes!
Happy Times, with chaos growing
Lots of junk in skip is going
'Gues we're used to loads of crap?
Like to give the witch a ZAP!
Builders busy, Bricks and mortar
'Guess I'm doing what I "ought'a"
Smiling bravely through the pain
LaLaLand, we're all insane!
Jet is landing, Rishi busy
Europe soon and "Izzy-Wizzy"
Rather have Dear Sooty there....
And, perhaps, Dear Rufus bear?
We've got peace, the witch is flying
Over Cleveleys, no one dying
Safer, high up in the sky
Pavement cyclists, 'wonder why?
Junk arriving, mattress stinking
Witch above, I see her winking
It's quite peaceful, she's away
Just another Winter's Day!
Pigeons cooing, Blackbird waiting
Mealworm snack he is debating
Mrs. Blackbird joins him too
Happy is our "Birdie Crew"!
Winter's Day with no one freezing
As for me, of course I'm wheezing
And tomorrow, seventy plus!
'Not inviting Lizzie Truss! He! He! He! xx
19/02/2023. xxxx
T A N G L E D L I F E
Tangled is my mind
'Wonder what you'll find
Lots of tangled musings
Come on: "Look inside!"
Now I'm seventy-three
Sparrows in our tree
Mister Blackbird waiting
Meal-worms...twenty-three!
Four a.m. awake
Little Folks will quake
Heading straight for Pafos
Rufus we will take!
Sunak flying 'round
Crashing is "our" Pound
Rees-Mogg keeps his fortune
Corbyn starts to frown! (Why not?)
Early morning blues
Fastening my shoes
Not another tumble
For a while I muse!
Nothing I find easy
Cold, I am quite wheezy
Power-washer I must "solve"
Fingers really "freezy"!
Whisky-time is healing
Better I am feeling
Famagusta calling us
Town is so appealing
Telly off, I'm dreaming
Cyprus walks I'm "theme-ing"
Hernia still slows me down
Yet, at least face beaming! 21/02/2023. xx
O N Y E R B I K E!
"On Yer Bike!", Glenn Froome is biking
Easier than hilly hiking?
Bike arrives and 'dons his gear
I am grinning ear-to-ear!
Meanwhile, Carol is declining
"Not for me, I'm one for wine-ing!"
"Careful biker, Cyprus roads!"
Residents: no Highway Codes!
Helmet on, the hotel leaving
Lots of waves he is "receiving
Not long 'till Le Tour de France
Glenn our lives he does enhance!
Tombs of Kings: all traffic whizzing
Pretty soon G's head is fizzing
Heading for an open road
Cycling is Dear Glenn's "abode"
So relaxing, legs are working
Are there any drivers lurking?
What a view to "Meddy Sea"
Cycling really sets you free!
Raise a glass to Scottish hero
Hinault is reduced to zero
Sorry Armstrong, Glenn has won
Scottish guy has lots more fun.... No drugs! 26/03/2023 xx
T E N E R I F E A H O Y
Joyce and Geoff in hotel posh
'Must have got a pile of dosh?
Soaking up the Spanish sun
Far from Hull, it's much more fun
Early morn, they take a bath
Joycie soon, she starts to laugh
Luxury: not Yorkshire thing?
Geoffrey's heart begins to zing!
Veggie diet? "Bacon, please!"
Rub some honey on your knees!
As in Cyprus: "veggie goat"
Meat will stick in precious throat!
Climb volcano, classy beach
Paradise is within reach
Carnaval de Santa Cruz
Music, dancing, not uncouth!
Never mind the dicky hip
San Miguel you have to sip
Hoping that injection helps
Listen to the "Humber Yelps"!
Playa, then a watery dip
Then perhaps a cocktail sip?
Hope you have a smashing time
And enjoy old poet's rhyme!
Life is all about: ENJOY!
Pleasure for a girl and boy
"Pardon!", Yes, he's mutton Geoff
Whistle blowing, Spanish ref'?
Many more, Pafos soon
Underneath a Cyprus moon
"Yiamas!", Joycie, travel wins
'Wonder why Dear Geoffrey grins! 22/02/2023. XX
E V E L Y N R'
Evelyn R'
"Pushed me far!"
Beating time: Four in a bar
Harry Dexter, Ballet piece
Stress of school I soon release!
Pullan A' (Avenue)
Wintry day
Eccleshill, I start to play
Dvorak or Beethoven "King"
I can hear piano sing!
Soldier "print"
'Start to squint
"Please don't eat a chewy mint!"
Discipline to make me play
Mozart on a Summer's day!
'Eighty-Four
Life no more!
Heart is broken, 'plays no more
War had killed her husband dear
Chopin Prelude I can hear! (E Minor key!)
Thank You, E'
Set me free
High upon the teacher's tree!
Still I'm playing, 'Twenty-Three! (2023)
Reverence, on bended knee!
Evelyn R'
Above par
Much emotion in each bar
Requiem to "teacher queen"
'Glad she was on David's scene! 26/01/2023 xx
N E V E R M A N I C?
Never manic?
Please: "Don't panic!"
I've gone down with the Titanic!!
Pigeons cooing, Blackbird feeds
Meeting Nature's many needs!
Knees are aching
Ageing, quaking!
I am NOT a fan of baking
Writing nonsense, no one cares?
Stroking calmly greying hairs!
"Jerry Vine-ing"
He's not wine-ing
On is bike, he is "white-lining"!
Cars are honking: "Disappear"
J' is grinning ear-to-ear!
Leeds, we're winning!
I am grinning
Manager we all are "bin-ing"!
Resurrecting Revie King
Listen to the "cop-end" sing!
"Royal-Crowning"
I am frowning
I am never, never clowning!
In the loft, 'won't celebrate
Happy is my "secret fate"!
Brain is spinning
Rufus grinning
'Guess with Pafos we are twinning?
'Won't be long: My brain is calm
Never manic: ALWAYS CALM! 09/02/2023 XX
J U S T S K I P !
J U S T S K I P !
We're lucky: 'Got a skip upon our drive
With better news, it's really full of crap
Ten days have passed, our spirits can't revive!
We'd like to give our neighbour Giant Zap!
View piles of dirt and bricks, Oh Lucky Day
No builders working, waiting for the start
So happy now, our car begings to sway
And we just think: They do not give a fart!
A car is passing, launching Costa cup
And now I'm smiling, 'least not on the road
I calm my nerves, a glass of 'Grouse I sup
Remember folks, we have a Highway Code (Really?)
I close my eyes, great skip just flies away
Perhaps I'm dreaming, happy is our day!! 13/02/2023 x
S N O W! S N O W !
Snow! Snow! Quick, Quick, Snow!
Blackpool's going under
Only takes two tiny flakes
Rips the Town asunder!
Green Team, Galley's Dream
They are resting... Safer?
As for me, my grabber raised
Picking up a "wafer"!
Slip! Slide, Where to hide!
Lots of litter waiting
Vodka bottles on the ground
I am "pigeon-baiting?
Coo! Coo! Garden loo
Doggies: "Take your mess home!"
I am such a happy guy
'Won't be using that comb!
Cold! Cold! I am bold
You won't see me shiver
Whistle-ing a Beach Boys' song
Pass an "icy river"
Snow! Snow! Winter Glow
Sun, it now is shining
I am quickly "Nibbles-bound"
'Guess I won't ne wine-ing?
Updated from 1999! 17/01/2023 xx
C U P O F T E A
Nice Cup of Tea
Rub it on my knee
Aching stops, I start to smile
Blackbird on our tree!
Yorkshire Tea, of course
Stops me going hoarse
Tingle-ing, my gullet smiles
It's a special "course"!
"Get the kettle on!"
It's a famous song
Aunty had nine cups per day
Happy life went on!
"Corrie", beer and tea
"Rovers", NOT for free!
Swilling pints, yes, ev'ry day
Paul says: "He! He! He!"
Workers want a drink
Lager: "What d'y think?"
Settle for a pot of tea
Down it 'fore I blink!
Tea, yes, with your meal
"Tell me how you feel?"
"Rather have a brandy Sour?"
Cyprus, great appeal!
Kettle busy soon
Yorkshire Tea a boon!
'Least I'm sober, standing up!"
Drinking 'neath the moon! Amen, 10/02/2023.
BEAUTIFUL BALI
HAPPY DAYS
Dropped masks and poo
Plastic gloves too
Fag packets all around
Problems are few!
Luton Road race
Smiles on their face'
Poo-bag comes flying out
Prospects are ace!
Duck pond quite full
Sky is so dull
Costa cups floating past
Want thugs to cull!
Alleyway glass
Dropped by an ass
Sniffing-tubes empty
Life is a "gas"!
Mattress for rest
Dumped here I guess
Scooter without a wheel
Tip please is BEST!
Phone in her hand
Our Promised Land?
Female walks straight through some poo
Brainless "Phone-Band!"
Cafe for rest
Vick is the best
Beans with my scrambled eggs
Thumping my chest!
Litter-pick done
Endless the fun
Whisky to calm my soul
From pavements 'run!
23/11/2022 xx
HEARTBREAK TIME !
It's Heartbreak Time, our hedgie friend has died
We rescued him and thought that he was safe
But now I sit here, Rufus too has cried
Like Tony, friend, at death of Maureen Rafe!
His little corpse I bury in the ground
The tears roll down, it seems to us unfair
We thought a friend in garden we had found
We cradled him whilst sitting in a chair
From pavement safe, we put him in his house
Some food to nibble, soon he's fast asleep
We hope he's safe from passing hungry mouse
He looked, to us, to have a slumber deep!
He's safe at last, he has a little grave
Great memories of him we warmly save!
Amen. 01/12/2022 xxxx
C H R I S T M A S T I M E
Christmas Time
Poet's rhyme
Smiling's really not a crime!
Decorations brighten 'room
Wipe away the "heating gloom"!
Cleveleys place
Prospects ace
Not for long a smiling face?
Mobile scooters, racing bike
Scowling soon.... this Yorkshire Tyke!
Shopping queue
Prospects few!
Large price rises we have too!
Buy some presents for your kids
Christmas list for highest bids!
Dancing dolls
"Pineapple Polls" (G and S?)
Lots of stuff for "Darling Molls"!
Useful things, a snowman rocks
Bank accounts take "dreadful knocks"?
Lights will flash
Lorries dash
Cyclist takes an awful bash! (Local!)
Never mind, soon Twenty-Three
Fairy on the Christmas Tree!
08/12/2022 xxxxx
N E W Y E A R S O O N
Tuesday, on my own I'm walking
To the segulls I am talking!
Watch out, something on my cap
"Could it be a load of crap?"
Cynical, some knickers picking
Dog, it's master's leg is licking
Test for ovulation ' find
And I whisper "something kind"?
Kindly face, a lady smiling
This, of course, I'm swiftly filing
'Thanks me for the litter round
Slipping on the icy ground!
Buffalo, where nothing's working (USA!)
Horrid storm I know is lurking
Grateful that "Up North" it's mild
Glad to live upon the Fylde!
Luton Road, it's still for racing
Cars a lorry "manic-chasing"
Roundabout: "Be careful, please!"
Rub some ointment on my knees? (Ouch!)
Turn the corner, birds are tweeting
All my malaise they are beating
Jerry Corbyn sends a text
'Guess I am no longer vexed!
Sending all a New Year Greeting
From my mid-point "comfy seating"! (A bench)
Never mind we're all on strike....
Time to get on to a bike?
Back at home the warmth is calming
Switching off all news alarming
'Listen to "Beethoven-play" (Concerto Number One)
Just another late year day! 28/12/2022. Poem 600! xxxx
IT'S A "PHONE-LIFE" ! (Sonnet)
I spend my life upon my sacred phone
And cannot find the time to read or write
'Relieved, I cannot hear the poet's GROAN
('Convinced this lady's hardly very bright!)
My food's arrived but still I hold my "toy"
A burger full of crap is what I need!
So soundly sleeping is my little boy
Awakening, I guess he''ll need a feed?
Another text and then I "snap" my food
Dear Facebook loves to see a tasty dish! (I bet!)
The poet's scowling, not a peaceful mood!
Now Tik-Tok, this, of course, my fav'rite dish"
A Life of Phones: it must be paradise?
I won't object if this "the only vice"! xxxx 29/12/2022.
C H R I S T M A S G A R D E N
Christmas Neighbour
Garden labour
See him holding child's light-sabre?
Garden is a pure delight
Gosh, It is a wondrous sight!
Chatty fellow.....
Plays a cello
We will say a friendly"Hello!"
Elves and gnomes in flower-pots
Smiling: passing tine tots!
Chistmas Fairy
Santa...hairy?
Of his hoe we are quite wary!
Always busy, garden king
Hallelujah we all sing!
Hanging Santa
Spain's Infanta
He enjoys our friendly Banter
Lights switch on, it's paradise
Garden Life is twice as nice!
"Ho-Ho-Ho-ing!"
Santa's going...
Present Time, he's to-and-fro-ing
Landing on the chimney pot
Timid man? I guess he's not!
Posting presents
Lanes and crescents
Are there some for Yorkshire peasants? (Mainly myself!)
Waves Goodbye and off he flies
See his sleigh high in the skies!
Christmas Garden
"Noisy"?..Pardon!
Beating this would be a "ard un"!
He salutes as we go by
Can you hear an envious sigh?
31/12/2022 xxx
N E W Y E A R A R R I V E S
Tweet and Tweet and Aussie bird is singing
Fine Greetings sent from Melbourne, far away
Blackbird happy, to his food he's winging
Yet rain is falling on this New Year's Day!
No matter, friends, Dear Anchorsholme, it smiles
Paul Galley's busy, on the park he waits
He's clocking up a lot of early miles
I'd like to say: "So happy are our fates!"
John Lennon plays: "Imagine he's still here!"
The music calming, smiles come to my face
Dear Rufus watching, 'thinks of Blackpool pier (North?)
We're shouting loud' that Blackpool is "so ace"!
We're wishing all a peaceful time this year
The Golden Eagle, sipping at my beer! Cheers! xxxx
01/01/2023 xxxx
P A R A D I S E
It warms my soul
View Enid on a bike
Fitness her goal
I'm shouting: "What y'er like?"
Sharon and Jeanette
They're strolling on the prom'
Both fit, you can bet?
I wonder: "Where's this from?"
Latchi is the place
It's peaceful and it's calm
Smiles on ev'ry face
No danger of alarm!
Laughter and broad smiles
Send greetings Blackpool-way!
Kilos' never miles?
Another sunny day
Fishy is their lunch
Taverna for a wine?
Lots of crisps to munch
It's sounding so divine!
Friendship always wins
I guess we cannot wait
Paphos for our "sins"
How awful is our fate?
March will soon arrive
With walking and great food
Will we then survive?
Already splendid mood!
Anticipation: 03/01/2023
t
The manic poet
A GULL - FREE DAY ?
D O N O T F E E D T H E M !
Gulls are pooping
Spirits drooping?
I am hardly "cock-a-hooping"!
Go and paint another fence
Although green is no defence!
Helmet wearing
Gulls so caring?
Oh no, see these birds are "pairing"!
See another little chick
Old man aims despairing kick!
Solar panels
Gluey "channels"
Gordon's got it on his flannels! (He's 90!)
Help, they build another nest
Say "Hello" to latest pest!
"Poet" rhyming
Birds still lime-ing
Whoops, they've got such perfect timing!
Whisky waits to calm my soul
Peace and quiet: only goal!
'Need solution
Foul pollution
Do we need a revolution?
Enemy we chase away
Could we have a "Gull-free Day"?
Tired of "gulling"
All lives dulling
Some folks talking now of culling?
Blackbird singing, cheers me up
Time for Yorkshire tea to sup! Surprise? xx 07/05/2020 xx
T H E T R A F F I C Q U E E N
T H E G O O D A N D T H E B A D !
Pinkie, "Always really good"
She would eat her Yorkshire Pudd'
Model citizen is she
With her Pete: "Top of The Tree"
"There's a curfew, stay inside!"
From this virus, 'cannot hide!
"Don't go driving nine pm!"
There was always: "Us and them"
Catch those drivers, 'need a drone?
Or a magic mobile phone?
Hover just above the scene?...
Peyia Pinkie, "Traffic Queen"
On her carpet.. hovers there
In the warmish ev'ning air
Snaps her photos, Jaguar car
"I'm on duty, 'won't go far!"
Local heroine is she
Snapping drivers, one, two, three
Friend of Peyia Cops as well
She is ringing... "Justice Bell"
"We can't go to Mario's
Stick a tulip up your nose!"
Footie.. You must watch at home
'Bet you're using Google Chrome? (Sky?)
Convoy and it's almost ten
"What to do with naughty men?"
'Drops a sofa on the cars
"Go and live on distant Mars!"
Praises to Dear Peyia Queen
With offenders, 'always mean
'Pours a drinkie by her pool
Yes, she is nobody's fool! 07/04/2020.. Watch out! xx
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
"H O W G R E A T T H O U A A T!"
So long ago, Dear Aat Karel
He managed School's Exchange so well
Soon tired of insults, Blackpool rain
He moved, of course, to sunny Spain!
In 'Forty-Eight a babe was born
To brighten up a Holland dawn
Dear Beverwijk, his mum's still there (Nearly 100!)
He travelled soon, we wonder where?....
He lived in Spain and Switzerland
A Euro passport in his hand
Then soon to Blackpool, "Golden Mile"
The Tower bowed at Aat's wide smile
"Let's organise 'exchange or ten!"
With David A', "the best of men"! (Ha! Ha!)
Montgomery and Greenlands High
Such memories, I start to sigh!
To Essen, ladies' grammar school
In Borbeck, where the weather's cool
Then Blackpool, Town Hall, Tower top
A lovely plaque from Dear Bottrop
Our Aat arranged "Sandcastle" swim
The "Big One", heads begin to "swim"
Communication in this world
The flag of tolerance unfurled!
My German friends blow him a kiss
"Exchanges we would never miss!"
And wave that Euro flag so proud
We feel we're floating on a cloud!
Retired now, a glass in hand...
Now Spain perhaps his promised land?
All Hail Great Organiser, Aat
We all will sing: "How great thou art!" For a Dear Friend 29/02/2020 x
MUSIC TIME?
B A L I M U S I C
Bali Music, so relaxing
For my mind it's never taxing
'Love the lovely Bali Beat
Soon I feel my tapping feet!
Bali Music, really soothing
For my heart, it's oh so moving
Wooden piano, reedy flute
Bird is list'ning... raelly cute!
Bali Playing, gong is sounding
Heart with joy, it soon is pounding
Bird lands near to hotel pool
Searching corner where it's cool!
Xylophone and chimes are playing
Heads, of course, are gently swaying
Ethnic feel, my mind is calm
Music is a healing balm
Gamelan, percussive drumming
Not a lot of guitar strumming
Soon my eyes begin to close
I adopt a peaceful pose!
Music echoes, birds are tweeting
'Part of daily Bali Greeting
Breakfast when great music flows
Ginger tea, my stomach glows!
Bali Music... hypnotising
I can feel my spirits rising
Peaceful rhythm, calms my brain
Even in the Sanur rain! 16/02/2020 xxxx
YOGA TIME, BERNARD!
Y O G A F O R O L D I E S !
Yoga, Yoga, on the beach
Paradise is within reach
On my legs some playful ants
Some are even in my pants!
Bend and stretching, hear a crack...
Knees.. or even lower back?
Not so agile on my knees..
Cat that scurries in the trees
Down-dog and... another crack
Give my spine almighty Whack!
Up and down and windmill arms
One of many "magic" charms?
Falling over, try to bend
Time for paradise to end?
Great, I'm standing on one leg
For a little help I beg!
Watch out, I am going dizzy
Lucy, looking really busy
What is next.. Stand on my head?
I am thinking... Time for bed!
Next , poor ants die in the sweat
Better ways to "go", I bet?
Doggie going for a wee
Rub some liquid on my knee?
Surely finished?..Lotus pose
Stick some rice cake up my nose!
Great, splash water on my head
This, of course, by Heaven fed!
Yoga, hear my leggies creak
For a spot of breakfast 'seek!
So relaxing, "Icey" cheers
Early though for Bintang beers? 13/02/2020.
I really enjoyed the session.. Please believe me? xxxx
A TOILET OUTSIDE!
B A L I! B A L I! B A L I!
Bali! Bali! Bali!
Fields not full of barley?
In the garden on the loo...
'Feel a Proper Charlie!
Icey! Icey! Icey! (Hesti)
Sugar, sweet and spicey!
G-Advetures, "Touring Queen"
And she's really pricey!
Army! Army! Army!
"Lovely isle to "calm mi" (Yorkshire spelling?)
Young men marching, holding guns
I am going barmy! (Really?)
Crazy! Crazy! Crazy!
Mind is often hazy (My age?)
Not too bad for ninety-four?
Hardly ever lazy!
Ocean! Ocean! Ocean!
Poetry in motion?
Eileen is the Snorkel Queen
Legs need extra lotion!
"Hatter! Hatter! Hatter! (Mad one, myself!)
'Likes to have a natter
'Thinks he is the "Poet King"
"Quality don't matter!" (English?)
Froggie! Froggie! Froggie!
Lone, abandoned doggie
Walking in the midday sun
Poor thing, feeling groggy! (30C!)
Snoozing! Snoozing! Snoozing!
Better than just boozing?
Not one drinker in our group?
Mind I MUST be losing! (True!)
Leaving! Leaving! Leaving!
In Great God believing?
Rice and water in my hair
Bali Crown 'receiving! 13/02/2020. xx
BALI COOKING WITH RUFUS!
R U F U S I N C H A R G E !
Rufus is the Bali Cook
Come along and take a look
Satay King, a veggie feast
'Best he is from West to East!
Bali Chef is Rufus too
"Other chefs don't have a clue!"
Tofu with a Chilli sauce
Lots of veggies too, of course!
'Has some helpers, Balinese
They too like some English cheese
Mushrooms and some roasted leek
"Bound to bring a smile to cheek!"
Swift, he has the sharpest knife
Tasty cooking with his wife
Soon he's making Tuna soup
"Hope that no one starts to poop!!"
Cheeky bear, but he's got style
"Has cooked food "On't Golden Mile!" (Blackpool)
Not a bear for fish and chips
Pasta though will pass his lips!
And... He likes a tipple too
Whisky, please, or often two!
'Known to like a Brandy Sour
"I could drink one on the hour!"
Demonstration for his mate'
Two from Dublin celebrate
'Wants all nations to be friends
Warmest wish from Bali 'sends!
Rufus" "Culinary King"
Clients bow and loudly sing...
"Cheers to wondrous English bear
Talent such is really rare! 11/02/2020 xxxx
ALL TOGETHER!
O U R F A N T A S T I C B A L I G R O U P
The finest group that graced Dear Mother Earth
Chief "Icey" leads, her phone, of course, in hand (Hesti)
A wordly "crew", from Ireland, distant Perth
Try Mannheim, Hamburg, Canada, sweet land!
The US leads, perhaps in "Dancing World"
Great finger-action, chuckles from UK!
Proud Flag of Peace for all fore'er unfurled
They tackle all before them, come what may!
Try Yoga, early, snorkel in the sea
And walk around, a monkey on your head!
Great temples, where the rice and water.. free..
Don't worry if you've insects 'round your bed!
All Hail Great Group, a waterfall awaits
We hope forever we will all be mates! 14/02/2020 xxxx
BEAUTIFUL BALI
B A L I R A I N ??
Bali... Raining
Water..Draining
'Least a lot of peace we're gaining
Steam is rising from the trees
Birds are tweeting at their ease!
Rain, still pouring
Thunder "roaring"
Soon 'be sunshine, spirits soaring
Lizard slithers, Dragon Fly
Yet no worries... 'Wonder why?
Airflight over
We're in clover
Not one thought of distant Dover!
Yoga 'stead of manic stress
Britain's fault, it's in a mess!
Monkeys scurry
Hurray! Hurray!
One looks just like Andy Murray!
Big one lands on leader's head
Soon she's taking to her bed?
"Cottage" dwelling
Stories telling
Herbs and flowers sweetly smelling
Net protects us 'round the bed
'Don't want "mozzies" near my head!
Buggies driving
Mind reviving
Hills, our backs are just surviving!
Fine "Big Dipper", lots of fun
Underneath warm Bali sun! 09/09/2020 xx
"The Farthings", a special care home.
A CARING PLACE
T H E F A R T H I N G S
Piano playing
Heads are swaying
For some "Abba" all are praying!
Lady clutching precious "toy" (A polar bear!)
Farthings is for me a joy!
"Clients" seated
Warmly greeted
Soon all tiredness defeated?
Welcome words, I make my "speech"
Paradise is within reach!... (Music)
Music soothing
"Moonlight" moving
Not too noisy, disapproving?
Elton John and Beatles play
On this special Care Home Day
"River Mooning"
Lady swooning
Soon I'm "Carolina Mooning"
"Ipenena", Vera Lynn
"Oldies", I'm told, always win!
Tea arriving...
Trolley driving
Cup of cheer and all reviving?
Playing "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
Beach Boys always were my "vice"
Chopin calming
Brahms so charming
"Noisy music is alarming!"
Time to wheel a lady out
Too much tea, I have no doubt!
"Farthings" leaving
Sad I'm feeling
In the muse of song 'believing
"Thank you, Michelle, see you soon!"
Underneath a Bali moon? 06/02/2020.. David Arran xxxx
SAD TIMES!
A T R A G I C E N D
I pass the place where Graham took his life (Central Blackpool)
Four storeys high, his head was in a spin
He tried to make his friend his legal wife
But 'couldn't be her "man", he'd never win!
He parked his car, 'twas early, grey the sky
And walked up to the roof, resolve was made
No thoughts of personal harm, he heaved a sigh
I wonder, Graham, then... Were you afraid?
Nose-dived direct, life ends with awful smash
A postman passes, yells and in despair
Poor face no more, he'd given it a bash
One wonders if this life.... Can it be fair?
I hear Dear Mahler Fourth and see his face
Fond memories of him I can't efface!
Graham Brown was a dear friend and teaching colleague. We liked to listen to Gustave Mahler's symphonies together. 04/02/2020. From many years' ago! xx
"I DO JUST WHAT I LIKE!"
A S E L F I S H L I F E !
"Please don't complain, I do just what I like!
And park my car on pavements, yellow lines
Dear "side-walks", phone in hand, and on a bike!
I'm racing, Luton Road and on East Pines
'Don't use my seat-belt, phone held at my ear
I've had a sandwich, wrapping I throw out
That done, content, I open can of beer
The loudest burp, reject that can, no doubt!
My dog, he "plops".... Beware a pile of "dirt"..
'Forget the lead, with not a "cop" in sight!
'Give bread to seagulls, gizzard won't be hurt..
Take cover cats... I give them all a fright!
Don't care what people think, it is MY WORLD
That flag of selfishness fore'er unfurled!" 02/02/2020. For Paul Galley xx
ONLY BRITISH FOOD AND DRINK, PLEASE!
A L L A L O N E !
Death Knell sounding
Heart is pounding....
Isolation we are "founding"!
Farage downs another beer..
And he's grinning ear-to-ear!
Downing Street-ing
Great the meeting
All that "foreign muck" defeating!
Only eating British food
Bojo in a cheesy mood! (British!)
Cliffs of Dover
"Drive my Rover!"
Channel never crossing over!
Headless chickens diving in
Euro flags go in the bin!
Celebration
For "Great" nation
Greeted with absurd elation
German friends just stand and stare
Weeping is Dear Rufus Bear!
Blue new "passes"
Foreign asses!
Wait until great debt amasses!
Churchill smiling, looking down
'Bet he can't remove my frown!
M.E.P-ing
"He! He! He-ing!"
Widdecombe, of course, all-seeing!
"Don't forget your Euro pay!"
Brussels soon is far away!
Isolation
Once great nation
Time for daily "Scotch" libation?
Fireworks I cannot hear
Duvet firmly over 'ear!
Cyprus calling?
Here appalling?
Peaceful walks I am recalling
Bali, far from Brexit strife...
With my charming Euro wife! 01/02/2020.. No celebrations here! xxxx
"I DEMAND COMPENSATION!" (A SILLY SONNET?)
T O O M A N Y S P A N I A R D S !
I went to Spain for pleasure and some sun
Our hotel, it was full of noisy Brits'
The entertainment, "English", much more fun?
Yes, singing only Karaoke "hits"
The only drawback: Spaniards all around
'Heard Spanish music too... in Benidorm!
'Must pay in Euros, where's my British Pound?
'Prefer a world where English is the norm"
I need some compo', "Blackpool By The Sea"
"Foul Spanish food, I need my Yorkshire Pudd!"
With only foreign voices from the pool
I'd confiscate all towels if I could!
I wave my Union Flag, "Churchill My King"
And "Land of Hope and Glory" I do sing! Amen, so boring, as we "leave" Dear Europe. 29/01/2020. xxxx
ESCAPE TO CYPRUS
D E A R C Y P R U S
I have a cord, an "umbi-cord"
Attached to Pafos shore
'Won't go away, a major chord
Grows sweeter more and more!
My thoughts soon turn to Tala Square
In Mario's, a beer
And on a chair Dear Rufus Bear
He's grinning ear-to-ear!
Quite soon descending Koili Hill
Sweet memories return
So many walks my mind will fill
Another Leon earn? (Just for a change?)
Vatouthkia view, another walk
We scale another slope
Much laughter, friends all like to talk
My heart is full of hope!
Dear "Spring of Life", tavern' supreme (Amargeti)
Halloumi-P to cheer (Pitta)
Reality or just a dream?
At last... my Leon Beer!
A clear blue sky, no sign of snow
Fine line of walkers 'lead
A speedy climb, we "don't do slow"...
We are a doughty breed!
Kamares Club, a Christmas dance
Dear Sue and Brian smile
A Status Wine our lives enhance
I have all this on file
From Blackpool Tower... a friendly wave
To all our friends "out there"
Another visit always crave
With Dear Old Rufus Bear.... Updated, 27/01/2020.
Meine deutschen Freunde.
SPELLING TIME!
W I E S C H R E I B T M A N D A S ?
English Spelling, no one knows
Stick a Da(h)lia up your nose!
Is it really read or re(a)d?
Are we eating bred or bread?
English Spelling, don't write Brahms!
Shoe Man, Schumann brings alarms! (A Brexit thing?)
"Bate Oven" says "Brexit friend" (Dear Ludwig!)
Time to drive me 'round the bend?
In the south, they have green grarce (Grass?)
Says my friend called Hughie Jarce! ('Has a big one!)
One the score and we have won!
Time to eat a currant bun?
In the power of God believe
Blessings then I will receive!
Throwing at me Brexit mud
Hibernation if I could? (Great spellings!)
Lots of sheep, a massive herd
Was it "Baa" the shepherd heard?
Ice-cream Sundae, Sunday, please
Even rub it on your knees!
Cat views bird on bough, life's tough
Time to have a pinch of snuff?
Is it through or rather threw?
Opt for too or maybe two!
Always smiling, when I laugh
Walking down the garden path
Tall the Beech, to beach it leads
Cut my hand and soon it bleeds!
Church's nave, the Knave of Hearts
Veggie person, noisy farts? (Whoops!)
Kneeling down priest starts to pray
Fox outside drags off its prey!
Reigning monarch hates the rains
Pulling at her horse's reins
Knight appears from darkest night
For his supper... tasty bite?
Lots of nonsense, no one cares?
Combing hairs, or watching hares?
Sorry, Heinz, write "your or you're" (I hate it!)
English language we adore! For a Dear German friend.
Updated 25/01/2020. xxxx My friend asked: "Why is it I read, but I have
read, with the same spelling!!
NO CELEBRATION HERE!
B R E X I T S H A M E !
Foggy! Foggy!
Neighbour's "moggy"
Brexit Blues, I'm feeling groggy
Lining up along the cliff (Dover)
Give those Brexit types a biff!
"Celebration"
For the Nation?
As for me, there's no elation....
Feeling lonely, Euro' friends
Membership, I'm told, here ends!
Big Ben bonging
Crowds are thronging
Can't we see, we're Europe wronging?
Never mind, "Take back control!"
Isolation is our goal!
Lonely walking
Quiet talking
Grieving now from Leeds to Dorkin?
"Churchill would be really proud!"
Looking down from silken cloud!
Weather's crying
Skies are sighing
As for me: "I'm wonder-why-ing?"
No more learning German, French
Friends are saying: "What a wrench!"
Channel "walling" (If Trump can do it!)
Vile, appalling
Grandad's words I am recalling
"Glad that we are Europe's friend
Hope that this will never end!"
Neighborus cheering
"Vict'ry", 'hearing
Lots of wine-ing and pint-beering ("No foreign muck!")
Farage photo, Johnson proud
"Bollocks!", I cry out so loud!
Still sad feeling
Heart not healing
Thirty-first is not appealing (January)
On the Tower with Euro Flag (Blackpool, of course)
Hope you all this poem will tag! Amen to Europe xxxx
GYM "FUN"!
T H A T T A L K I N G T O I L E T !
Talking Toilet, am I dreaming?
And this place so quiet seeming
'Cept for noises, toilet time!
No so hard to "fart" in rhyme?
Sounds from toilets not so rare?
Great amusement... Rufus Bear!
"Hello", as I start to wee
I reply.... and "He! He! He!"
Still he's talking: "See you soon!"
'Like to launch him to the Moon?
"Have my sandwich ready, dear!"
"Don't forget my lager beer!
Others enter, stand and stare
"Don't know how he really dare?"
"Hurry up, I need a wee!...
Time this cubicle was free!"
"Bloody nonsense, diarrhoea!...
Pure addiction 'what I fear!"
"Hurry up I need to go..
How we love these mobiles so!"
Guy comes out, his face is red
"Time to put your phone to bed!"
Rushing out, he utters "Shit!
"Gosh, I'll have a bloody fit!"
Lots of chuckles, what a farce
"Gosh he had a noisy *rse!"
"Don't believe it, what is next?
One man looking rather vexed!
Talking Toilet... Happy Days?
For some silence "poet" prays
Listen to the silence, peace
From the stress of phones release! Amen, I love mobiles really! xx
20/01/2020 xx
FASHION STATEMENT, CLEVELEYS!
"CAN'T AFFORD PROPER JEANS?"
Hol(e)y Jeans, girl's knees are freezing
No suprise, 'Hear coughs and sneezing
Can't afford a proper pair?
Time for me to stand and stare?
Baby's wingeing, "Princess" calming
Check your phone, it's so alarming!
No time really?..eat your food
Fish for me to raise my mood?
Fine solution? baby's "screening"
Searching for some hidden meaning? ("Help!"
Time for us, I think, to go?
Troodos Mountains, in the snow
Rufus says: "Let's try some skiing!"
He is such a lovely being!
'Stead 'opt for our fav'rite beach
Paradise is within reach!
Mario's the wine is flowing (Tala)
After swim, our faces glowing
Pinkie's opts for large carafe
Listen to that lady laugh!
Watching footie, Pete is cheering
No surprise, he's started "beering"!
Mem'ries of our former walks
Lots of joking, happy talks!
Liverpool, I think, are winning?
Lady near, I know, is "Gin-ing"
Down another Leon Beer?
And I'm grinning ear-to-ear!
As for me, no Fashion Mister....
Much more worried 'bout my blister!
Too much walking, never mind.....
Cyprus always... really kind! 19/01.2020.. For Margaret Lightly xx
"CHEER UP, TOMMY!" xx
"GET WELL SOON!"
"A R I S E, D E A R R A Y!"
Poor old Ray, his knees are dicky
Not like him to "take a sicky"!
Lying on his clinic bed
'Least by nurses he is fed! ("Watch out!")
Knee replacement, sock and dressing
Telling jokes, it is a blessing!
Tommy Cooper... "Just like that!"
Soon to wear a fez-like hat?
Theatre Time, Dear Hairy Fairy
Looking great, no Aunty Mary?
Giving Graham sexy kiss?
This, of course, we'd never miss!
Always laughing, really caring
Anecdotes 'was always sharing
Sending "models" to my phone
Llisten to the "poet" groan"
Playing notes, "Not in right order"?
Geordie songs from near the border? (Scotland nearby!)
P'rhaps T' needs a lullaby? (Tommy, sir!)
Rather have a meaty pie?
'Wears a sock, it's just protection
'Doesn't need a foul infection!
Cracking jokes, escape the gloom
"Boro" talk inside this room!
Panto needs you, 'want a Dickie? (Whittington!)
Soon I know, he'll take the Micky?
Brightens up that Stage One place
"'Cos his acting's really ace!"
"Get well soon!", best wishes sending
Immobility soon ending?
Watch out Pafos, he'll be back!
He'll have Sooty in his sack! Ho! Ho! 16/01/2020 xxxx
INFERNAL TATTOOS !
V A N I T Y E X P L A I N E D ? (TATTS)
"Tatts!Tatts!"
Going bats!
Men sit there in silly hats
Norbreck for the "Tattoo Show"
All of Blackpool sure to go?
Legs, Arms
Extra "charms"
Number of your house alarms?
Tracey painted on your neck
Now with Katie... "Bloody 'Eck!"
Cas' Cas'
Norbreck Cas' (Castle / Hotel)
"Tatcon, folk" go there en masse!
Get yourself a sexy tatt'
Lizard or a pussy cat?
Book, Book
Tattoo Book
Full of crap, just take a look!
Arm with angel, what a farce
'Got a rainbow on his *rse!
Head, Toes
Anything goes?
'Got a gold stud on your nose!
Churchill and a Union flag
Shotgun and a Burb'ry bag!
Chest, Thigh
Hear my sigh
'Got a star above his eye
Knife and sabre on his leg
Latest girlfriend, name of Meg!
Win! Win!
Tatcon Gin?
Naked legs would be a sin?
Entertainment, have a ball!
Fame in Tatcon's Hallowed Hall!
Tatts! Tatts!
Mainly prats?
Raising high my German hats!
'Got a grand or two to spare?
P'rhaps I need "Tatt Rufus Bear"? Updated from 2019. Rufus says: "Nein!"
15/01/2020. Please tell me: "Why waste money on tattoos?" xxxx
HELP!..PERHAPS TAKE A BALLOON FLIGHT? ESCAPE!
A PURE AND SIMPLE LIFE!
Pura Vida
Fine "fast-breeder"
Tattoo-World, she is a leader
"Little Princess" on mum's arm
'Got her phone, she's nice and calm!
Couple eating
Talk defeating
Send each other "silent greeting"
Selfie first, a sexy pose
Stick a tulip up your nose!
Food is cooling
"Who're you fooling?"
Facebook here we know is ruling
'Manages a chip or two
And a brownish, steaming "brew" (Tea?)
Wobbly belly
Aunty Nellie
"Corrie" soon is on the telly! ("Coronation Street")
On her leg a Poodle dog
On her neck, it's Kermit frog!
Blackpool's busy
Makes me dizzy
Magic wand and "Izzy-Whizzy" (Sooty again!)
Make all mobiles disappear
Celebrating...Central Pier!
"Princess", "Honey"
"Mummy's Bunny"
Feet on seat is NOT so funny!
Child so noisy, starts to scream
And what's more, it's not a dream!
Going loopy
Veggie, poopy!
Man's huge stomach... rather droopy!
From the pier into the sea
Swimming, feeling calm and free!
Balloon-riding
Rufus guiding
High above the town, we're hiding
Hear the silence, perfect place
Far away from "human race" (NO Tories!) 12/01/2020 xx
Rufus toasts the happy couple! xx
NUPTIALS FOR THE CHOSEN TWO !
T R U E H A P P I N E S S
Peaceful is the Arran house
Moosey and his charming spouse
Planning trips around the globe
Hetty in her wedding robe
Marriage, please, upon the beach
Coral Bay is within reach! (And Pinkie!)
"Spring of Life" for wedding meal (Amargeti)
Always had such great appeal!
Happy Wand'rers all be there?
B.T, Chantal, Rufus Bear
Leon Beer to toast their life
Moosey with his Hetty wife
Lively talking, hedgehog, moose
"Animals" on walks let loose?
Leading soon? the Mayors beam
Walking is their Cyprus dream!
'Make announcements, 'raise a glass
To Dear Moosey and his "lass"
Soon Letymbou, Droushia Hills
Climbing steeply, many thrills
Fine Greek music, glass on head
Rufus is for walking bred
Bopping in... Kamares Club
Singing in an English pub?
Journey "home", a honeymoon
Sunshine too, this is a boon!
Far from floods and windy coast
Pafos really is the most
Cuddle time, inviting pool
Little boat, M' is no fool!
All we want is HAPPINESS
Not a lot...UK, 'confess! 09/01/2020 xx
WHERE'S HETTY, MOOSEY BOY? xx
WONDERLAND!
M O O S E Y B O Y
I wandered lonely as as a.... moose
My only friends: bald eagle, goose
Vancouver, wandering inland
"Ain't got a girlfriend, holding 'hand!"
He heard of poet's friend called Chris
To Chilliwack he blew a kiss
No finer people ever seen
To see Dear Mary.... really keen!
Fantastic time, all had a ball
Not missing Cleveleys, not at all!
And catching up on Chester times (Robert?)
Where evr'ything would end in rhymes!
Now Moosey's on a plane, flies back
With Rufus too inside his sack
So far from Cyprus, Middle East
Halloumi cheese for M' a feast!
Soon lonely he, M' needs a friend
"I want my days alone to end"
'Espies a hedgehog, small and cute
He thinks: "This gal' just is a beaut'!"
Please take it slowly, smitten moose
He's not the one to "play it loose!"
And bending down on jitt'ry leg
For married life this Moose does beg!
With roses on his antlers high
We hear Dear Hetty deeply sigh
Their future pledged, a warm embrace
Wide smile on Moosey's friendly face
No longer lonely, cuddle, kiss
Dear Hetty, Wow, no more a miss!
Who said that romance was no more?
A glass of Champers M' does pour! For Mary Colvin 08/01.2020 xx
MISCHIEF TIME?
ESCAPE THE GLOOM !
G O I N G C R A Z Y !
Honky! Honky!
Smiling Donkey! (In The Briardene Hotel)
Wine so good, my legs are wonky!
Raise a glass, "departed " son
Life on earth.... not always fun?
Going crazy!
Cow called Daisy
Memory is rather hazy!
Sooty with that naughty Sweep
Laughing, I fall in a heap!
Going loopy!
Veggie... poopy!
Ageing, all my "bits" are droopy! (Never!)
Girl's enormous dirty feet
Nicely planted on a seat! (On a bus!)
Going nutty!
Bacon butty (Veggie?)
'Got a friend and he's called Sooty! (He's back!)
Washing up with magic wand
Of hard work I'm really fond! (No liar?)
Going La-La
Lady Ga-Ga
Sheep are grazing, humming: "Ba-Ba"!
Cows let out a might Moo
Stepping over giant poo! (Help!)
Going Barmy!
In "Dad's Army" ("Stage One")
Time to take up origami?
'Made a Giant Boris J'!
"Foreigners will have to pay!" (New, fair Briatain?)
Going Crackers!
Play maracas
Heading off to far Caracas?
High upon a Cypress tree
Doggie going for a wee!
Going Dopey!
"Hello Popee!"
Politicians, please, no "gropey!" (No hope?)
Flying through a ruddy sky
Hurricane, I wonder why?
Going Nutty!
Hugging Sooty
Fall asleep whilst watching footie! ("Pass it to the goalie!")
Waving wildly Euro Flag
2 CV, not sporty Jag!
Beaming madly!
Helping... Gladly!
Telling jokes, but rather badly!
"Comfort Zone" to warm my heart
Time for sadness to depart! 05/01/2020.. Recovering from sadness xx
OPTIMISM DEFEATED! MY SON IS DEAD!
A STRANGER FROM THE PAST! (We met after many years of silence)
Stranger from the past I'm meeting
Giving me the warmest greeting
"Costa Coffee", Sat'day morn
Could this be a brand new dawn?
"Georgia On My Mind" discussing (Daughter's name and the song)
Kids on bikes: "Oh, stop your fussing!"
Local Gala, lots of stress
Son is in an awful mess (Robert's son)
Sense of humour, face is beaming
This is Robert... Am I dreaming?
Memories of Staining life
When his mother was my wife
Channel crossing, super ferry
Glass of red, I'm feeling merry
Driving south, it starts to rain
"Bring me here, it's such a pain!"
Paziols we're reminiscing
Fam'ly love is what I'm missing
Almeria, 'feel alone
Infidelity atone?
'Got a house, I borrowed money (Thank you, Linda)
Preston, land of bread and honey?
Rescued by a "Lanky Lass"
'Know that all sad things must pass!
Twenty years, we're back together
Falling out, I hope that's never!
Capuccino, friendly chat
Sharing views 'bout this and that!
Starnger from the past is smiling
All of this forever filing
Hugs, departing..."See you soon!"
Now Together.... What a Boon! June 2018.. 03/01/2020, Robert died xx
OUR GREAT TOWER!
D E A R B L A C K P O O L !
B L A C K P O O L ' S S Y M B O L
Mighty Metal Monster rise
Up into bright Blackpool skies
Poundland, goods are almost free
Tower overlooking 'sea
Iron fret-work rising high
Tiny lift heads for the sky
To the summit, seaside view
Crown atop and painting crew
Thrusting tall, admirers stare
At this rocket in the air
Cam'ras clicking, crane their neck'
To that eyrie, viewing deck
Hundred year have come and gone (125)
Silver paint not there for long
From the top view Blackpool Eye
Tourists look and heave a sigh!
Landaus passing, taxis race
Lifts go up at gentle pace
Ballroom dazzles, Strictly Dance
Tango, waltzes, donkeys prance!
Laying the foundation stone
'Ninety-one, no mobile phone (1891)
Meccano set with nuts and bolts
Girders rise with pulls and jolts
'Ninety-four at Whitsuntide
First enjoy the Tower Ride
Circus too, electric light
Adding to this Symbol's might!
Views across the Irish Sea
From this mighty, metal tree
Tuke and Maxwell, engineers
Landmark lasting through the years.. Updated from 2016 xx
SONNET TO CYPRUS
P A F O S T I M E S
I'm thinking of our days in Pafos Town
When VyVy Symons flashed her sexy legs
And ev'ry day was sunshine, rarely frown
Another walk was all a Wand'rer begs!
Fine ex-pat group, they know where Quorn is sold (Really?)
'Met Tony Rafe at Coral Star, great beer
Dear Pinkie, "Big in Peyia", stories told
A Leon in each hand, grin ear-to-ear!
We'll miss our German friends.. out Berlin-way
Kissonerga is silent, now they're gone
We'll feed the cats in Tala, Happy Day!
Then Emba Theatre for a carol song
Such memories we'll see you all quite soon
Kamares Club beneath a perfect moon! Updated from December 2019. x
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE MANIC "POET" !
NO SMOKING, PLEASE! (A car drove past, clouds of smoke through the window)
N I C O T I N E E X P R E S S !
Nicotine Express
Fifty / day, not less!
Got a brain-cell missing?
Wife, her name is Bess
Clouds of choking smoke
This is NOT a joke!
Husand driving, smoking
Healthier than "Coke"?
Children in the back
Coughing, there's no lack!
Sharing smoke illegal
Grandchild, name of Jack
Smoke it billows out
Give them both a CLOUT!
Children need a gas-mask
Crying soon, no doubt?
'Mounderness the Way (Amounderness Way)
Cold December day
Packet is ejected
On my litter-day!
Screeching, 'hear their brakes
Half a secong 'takes
Car now upside-down is
Awful sound it makes!
Ambulance arrives
Jack, Thank God, survives!
Driver has stopped beathing
Bess then soon revives
"What a bloody mess!"
'Got one smoker less
Tears heard at the fun'ral
Smoking kills, 'confess! HELP! 29/12/2019 xxxx