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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
R E S C U E D !
L O S T !
Lost on an island
Sadness and tears
All thougths are shipwrecked
Heightens my fears!
Feeling so lonely
Head full of cold
Everything blackened
Nothing is gold!
Trapped in an abyss
Cannot climb out
Starting to panic
Cannot scream out!
Feel I am drowning
Valley of tears
Futile my struggle
Desperate fears!
Sky, dark and threat'ning
Rain chills my breast
Water is rising
Reaches my chest
Suddenly near me
Kind face peeps down
Kisses my forehead
Melts away frown!
Guardian Angel?
And with a pull
Dragging me upwards
From this dark hull!
Gabriel Angel?
Head full of love
My Little Person
From Heaven above! For Eileen, from 2000. 27/08/2020 xxxx
It is amazing how sad I have felt during the "Covid Months" xx
SONNET TO FORMER LOVE
U N E M A U V A I S E N O U V E L L E
In tears we are, French friends are falling out
Ile d'Oleron will never be the same
It's Bastille Day, we'll celebrate, no doubt
But not when Christian plays "silly game"!
The coach is there with bears upon the dash'
They're crying, 'cos Dear Roseline's not there
I'd like to give foul Christian a bash
They're married still, but does he really care?
One year ago, in Carcassonne, we sigh
"Le Tour de France", I beam from ear-to-ear
I used to like coach driver, friendly guy
But now he is a devious type, I fear!
We send Dear Roseline our hearfelt love
And launch from here a peaceful turtle dove 14/07/2020 xx
"B I N I T!"
K E E P T H E W O R L D T I D Y !
Litter pickers
"Kit-Kat", "Snickers"
Even pair of dirty knickers
Cans ejected, gardens, streets
Lots of nasty "bag-full-treats"! (Help!)
Car is passing
Couple "gassing"
Can "flies out", great piles amassing
"Oy, mate, 'guess you've missed a bit!"
Many bags of doggie shit! (Sorry!)
Grabber busy
Going dizzy
Scratch-cards, envelope with "Lizzy"
Cats have left a souvenir
Lots of cans of Lager Beer!
Baby-walkers (abandoned!)
Neighbour-talkers
Dirty dishes, lids and "fork-ers"
Christmas tree looks lovely too
Alleyways used as a loo! (No surprise?)
Papers, packets
Tennis rackets (broken)
Sticky sweets, I think they're "Hackets" (Hacks?)
Plastic bottles, "Lucozade"
Time that we deposits paid? (Like Germany!)
Pigeon dying
Mattress "lying" (abandoned)
All this mess, I'm loudly sighing
Television, stereo
To the Tip they OUGHT to go!
Cyprus tipping
Also "gripping"?
At the landscape rubbish "ripping"
Sofa, I am turning left (On my walk there)
Folks of common sense bereft?
Volunteering
Locals "cheering"? (Really?)
Litter-man reduced to "beering" (Or Whisky?)
Telling folks: "I do my best!"
'Hope that "Mug's" not on my vest? From 2018 xxxx For Paul Galley.
"A CARING BREED".
P R E J U D I C E
Prejudice, I cannot stand it
Black man, why is he the "bandit"?
Born in Oldham, working hard (Local shop owner)
Please, don't play the racist card!
We must say: "All people matter!"
'Do not like such hurtful "chatter"?
"Effing Germans", young men said
It's not long 'fore I see red!
Africans are here for playing...
Bowls, but soon they were "dismaying"
"Black trash, we won't share a lift!" (Imperial Hotel, Blackpool)
Please don't cause this awful rift!
'Hate it, when "they" talk of "Pakis"
They were always white man's lackeys!
Please, let's give them all a hug
Sorrow at my heart's strings tug
Sorrow too, EU we're leaving
'Tell man: "German friends are grieving"
"Sieg Heil", goose-step on the road
'Loves to follow "racist code"?
Hakenkreuz, then Hitler mention
Causing me such dreadful tension
Foul graffiti on the walls
Not the way to "heaven's halls"?
Tolerance in Oklahoma?
Farage' words, or p'rhaps a Homer?
Smirking,' got his early beer
Sorry, you're not welcome here!
Blackbird lands, my heart is warming
Even though outside it's "storming"
Kneeling for those most in need
'Only want a "Caring Breed" 05/07/2020 Salute the NHS xx
L E T ' S S P E N D !
A F L Y I N G I C O N ?
'Want a plane, red, white and blue?
Boris and his barmy crew
Million Pounds, must be a farce?
Logo on the side: huge arse!
Welcome waffling Tory Clown?
Wearing private golden crown
Priti Awful staff on board!
Sounds discordant minor chord!
Flying off to fifty states (We will be number 51?)
Thinking of their dreadful fates
Starting with The Tweeting Chump
Gosh, he is a useless lump!
Sacking many staff... Obey!
For some brain cells we all pray
Insults for "Dear Sleepy Joe"
'Though B' is a mighty foe! (Mr. Biden)
China calling, 'lands Beijing
Dancing to a "Covid Fling"
Honk Kong, not the place to go?
Lots of fighting, stress and woe!
Flying "Union Plane".. Berlin
Merkel offers BJ...Gin!
With a splash of cyanide
Science views him with such pride?
Landing back on "Lonely Isle"
"Got no deals!", but still a smile
"We will manage, we're UK!"
For a Money Tree all pray
Spend some money, N.H.S.
Heroes all ,we must confess
'Least we've got a shiny 'plane
This, of course, removes all pain? Please kneel! 18/06/2020 xx
COULD IT BE MAGIC ?
N O S T A L G I A
Covid bringing lots of trouble
As for us, we have our "bubble"
"Gin o'clock is not for me
Rather Whisky, maybe three?
Fleetwood is the place for walking
On the phone loud lady talking
"Please don't feed the greedy gulls!"
Car is "pooped", life never dulls!
Magic carpet bear preparing
Cool-box full, Ruf' is so caring (Rufus)
Heading off for distant climes
Never hard to find my rhymes!
Soaring higher, sky much clearer
Awful voice from star called Vera (Corrie?)
BT, busy blocking 'ears (Baby Ted)
UK leaving, without tears!
Crete below as Cyprus beckons
On safe landing Rufus reckons
Droushia, then a Pafos shore
You can guess, our spirits soar!
Georgie Bates in Kisso waiting
Isolation he's debating...
'Rather have a daily walk
Johnny B' will lead the talk! (Mr Boustead)
Sharon, Jeanette we are meeting
Wow, that was a special greeting!
Leon waiting, glass of Red
View of calm and soothing Med'
Really magic, talk and drinking
Paradise, I soon am thinking
Karin, Heinz, wish you were here
Nostalgia, a falling tear! 16/06/2020 xxxx
"WE'LL BE ALL RIGHT?
A V O I D C L E V E L E Y S !
Cleveleys... CRAZY!
Fred and Daisy
"Doggie" shoves me, minds are hazy?
Dodging twits, just by the score
Local chaos we deplore!
Ducking, Weaving!
Shop I'm leaving... Help! (H and B)
Power of Common Sense believing??
Let's escape folks... to the prom?
I'm obeying Cummings Dom'! (Never!)
Silent bikers
Frightened "hikers"?
DoGgie walkers, any likers?
Tide is in, there's no escape
Guy has had a nasty scrape!
Bispham calling
School recalling!
Speeding van is so appalling! (60 mph)
Pavements wider, safer feel
Shopping though,,, as no appeal!
"Friend" I'm meeting
Frosty greeting
"Distance, please, this "plague" defeating
'Angry, 'cos no travel plans...
No to pubs, beer out of cans!
Happy talker...
Likes a walker
Exercising, man's a corker!
'Wants to lose a kilo.... ten?
'Least he's smiling, name of Ken!
Time for resting
Lots more testing?
Brain with nonsense is "congesting"
Garden next door, full, allowed?
Safer p'rhaps.. up in the clouds? xxxx
CLUELESS BRITAIN?
S E N S I B L E C Y P R U S
Beached the tanker, Andrew's dining
'Wonder if he's beer- or wine-ing?
Christiane by his side
View Dear Cyprus with such pride!
Planning route to Barnard Castle
No police, there'll be no hassle!
Driving, 'though I cannot see
Toilets closed, I need a wee!
So relaxed, the sun is shining
Lockdown gone is so defining
Covid seems to be in check
Even smiling... tanker wreck?
Southend Beach, there's chaos reigning
Positive, it isn't raining!
Clueless "regulations" here
Virus is this "poet's" fear!
British tourists: "Stay in Britain!"
Buy the virus "badly bitten"
Parents dying... "Stay away!"
Just another BJ Day!
Pafos Harbour, peaceful walking
Couples strolling, happy talking
Sipping at a Leon Beer
I'd be grinning ear-to-ear!
Medics 'wrong, with Cummings leading?
Even though this country's bleeding
Dodging cycles on the prom' (Blackpool)
Sending thanks to Clever Dom'?
Pete and soon he's footy watching (Peyia)
Keo Beer 'though I am "Scotching"! (Never!)
'Hope to see you, don't know when
Sending greetings until then! 29/05/2020 xx
RUFUS, A GREEK DANCER? xx
"PLAY ON!"
I C A N H E A R M U S I C !
Music heals, it keeps us going
Soon our heads are to-and-fro-ing"
Blind spot, when Einaudi play'
"Three Blind Mice", you'll hear me say!
Chopin waltz, a nocturne's soothing
Grieg concerto is so moving
G' and S', a Pirate King
Handel, "Hallelui'a" sing
Greek the music, toes are tapping
As for me, not one for "rapping"!
Rufus, glass upon his head
Fine taverna, by the Med'!
Miss those concerts, still 'got "Streaming"
Olwen's Song... or am I dreaming?
Sadness, hearing "Schindler's List"
Schubert I cannot resist!
Painting Time, still music's playing..
Beatles "Yesterday" are "saying"
Bee Gees, "Tragedy" they sing
Elvis next, he was The King!
Beach Boys, songs are so inspiring
Of their music never tiring!
Hollies and a "Kinky song"
Dusty S', I can't go wrong! (Springfield)
World is weary, music cheering
Whisky Time or am I "beering"?
Resting now, Beethoven play
"Moonlight", please, to end my day!
Cyprus, "Music Lovers" list'ning
Sunshine on the ocean glist'ning
"Clair de Lune", a peaceful end
Melodies from Blackpool send! Play on! 27/05/2020 xx
HAPPY DAYS !
C H A N G I N G R O O M S
With ev'ry day the same, I'm Changing Rooms
And then I sigh, it is the toilet's turn!
You'll need some ear-plugs 'gainst the sonic booms
I guess some Brownie Points I will not earn?
A podcast on the "pot", Oh Joyful Day!
And then I opt for rugby league, wide smile
With Jimmy Lowes and Lynton..brighten May..
I might be walking 'long The Golden Mile!
For exercise we're dodging manic bikes
"Go 'do one!" from prospective "Chrissie Froome"
In Yorkshire we have only peaceful Tykes (Really?)
Perhaps I'm safer in my latest room?
Shout "Merde!", tomorrow I am in the.... shed
With lumpy, moth-balled mattress for my bed! Amen xx 09/05/2020.
ANCHORSHOLME'S PRIDE!
T H E A N C H O R C H I P P Y !
Anchor "Fishes"
All our wishes
Serving up delicious dishes
Culinary wizards they....
Brighten up your busy day!
Tasty! Yummy!
Glowing tummy!
Ideal meal for dad and mummy?
Try a sausage with your chips...
Brings a smile straight to your lips!
Battered Haddock
Don't sell Maddock?
Cod preferred by "Fanny Craddock"?
Don't forget your mushy peas
Ideal for your aching knees?
Lots of gravy?
Not for Davey? (Myself!)
Even serve the local Navy?
Salt and vinegar to please
On your chips, perhaps some cheese?
Queuing pleasure?
At your leisure
Social spacing by the measure!
'Guess it will be worth the wait?
Scrumptious food, it is your fate!
Always busy
Makes me dizzy?
Only joy for John and Lizzie!
"We'll be back, we love this place!"
Only smiles on ev'ry face!
Praise the "Anchor"
Never rancour
Smiles from even local banker?
"Chapeaus Bas!", hats off to you!
Perfect is "The Anchor Crew"... David Arran 01/05/2020 xx
RAINING IN CLEVELEYS!
J O I N T H E Q U E U E S !
Cleveleys.... Queuing!
Old girl... Mooing!
Virus problems all eschewing?
Caribbean for a cruise? (Travel agent's)
Most of us prefer our booze!
Cleveleys... Busy
'Makes me Dizzy!
Bert is talking with his Lizzie
Who obeys: "Two metre rule"?
Rain is falling... rather cool!
Aisles, no worries?
No one hurries?
Watch out, as a "lady" scurries!
Shopping for a mushroom flan
Wine and beer... a cunning plan?
Tom Moore.. praising
Spirits raising
In the crystal ball I'm gazing
Safer on the Planet Mars?
I'm avoiding passing cars!
Country happy?
Baby's nappy
"Boris is a cheeky chappy!" (Help!)
Crates of Champers to arrive
As for us, we just survive!
Schools still "closing"
Daughters dozing
Facebook, many pupils posing!
Not much chance of "hols" abroad?
"Tank" approaching... Highway Code?
Cleveleys 'leaving
Soon be heaving?
Many for some loved ones grieving!
Pour yourself another drink...
"Soon be over!", "What d'yer think?" Amen xx 30/04/2020 xx
A PEACEFUL WALK (SONNET)
D E A R C L E V E L E Y S
Just walking on the beach, it calms my mind
The waves that lap, a sound to soothe me too
Not just the gulls, sea birds of ev'ry kind
A Mallard duck, Sandpipers, problems few!
Such friendly walkers, distancing they keep
Small dog runs past, a ball inside its "mouth"
All bikers far away, my heart does "leap"!
We're talking here, unlike the "Silent South"!
Proud Irish Sea, The Tower bows its head
View Norbreck Castle, 'guess its empty there?
A lady passes, wearing coat of red
Just lovely here, with time to "stand and stare"
Salute Dear Cleveleys, tide is coming in
To miss a walk like this would be a sin! For Paul Galley 26/04/2020.
A GREAT LEGEND!
"G O O D B Y E, N O R M A N!"
In the sky: "Dear Norm' is written"
No more legs will e'er be bitten!
And he sports the proudest crest
Leeds United on his "vest"
Billy Bremner at his side
Admiration...'cannot hide
With Jack Charlton, Johnny Giles....
Turn our sadness into smiles!
He's a legend, 'tackled tough
As a fellow, not so rough
Bristol City, Barnsley too
More at home with "L.U. Crew"?
Gateshead is so long away
Football he was born to play
First upon the team-sheet, he
Chosen by Dear Don' Rev-ie!
Player of the Year, We're cheering
Ladies found his smiles endearing!
Fairs and F.A. cups he won
With his team mates, lots of fun!
A true Legend, South Stand naming
Still all forwards he'd be taming?
Playing football in the sky
We will miss this lovely guy
Allan Clarke and Mick Jones waving
Fondest memories we're saving
Raise my glass to "Norm the King"
"Thank you, Norman", we all sing! 23/04/2020 xxxx
REMEMBERING TONY BENN
T H E P O R T R A I T O N T H E W A L L
I view your portrait to inspire
Great man of letters London-way
Recalls the day of fine debate
Through orat'ry MPs you sway
The cut and thrust, Hansard attests
That sacred house burns midnight oil
Not then by hunting types invade
We thank you, sir, for honest toil
Big Ben would sound its famous bell
And call the parties to debate
A Heath, a Wilson, both have left
To lead your bench was not your fate!
What have we now, a faceless few?
A slanging match at Question Time
The ghost of Bevan looking on
To mock the squabbling pantomime!
That face so proud.. with no regrets?
You graced those halls with honour, pride
No dirty war, no subterfuge
You didn't have a thing to hide!
That surge of hope, In Ninety-seven
Thost days of Major, Thatcher gone!
A promise then of truth, no spin
No peace, Iraqis, Requiem song!
Those "toffs" on horseback, "silly clothes"
That curs-ed house of privileged peers
The world polluted, guzzling oil
A hostage dies to raise our fears!
Enjoy "retirement", write your books
An optimist to warm my soul
Your portrait watches as I write
A World of Peace: our common goal.. Written 2004
I saw a portrait of Tony in a bookshop in Kendal xxxx 21/042020 xxxx