The Spratts
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The Spratts
Each night's supper is the same:
Canary feathers and marrow bone.
He lights his pipe, stokes the fire,
his one good suit in the wardrobe.
The dolorous abbey bells call him
to bed at eight o'clock. His wife is
already there, snoring, feet like ice,
taking most of the covers, dreaming
of finger pies, cherries and cream,
Yorkshire pudding and that she had
married that fool from the other
poem who jumps candle sticks
* finger pie is British slang for digital intercourse.
Canary feathers and marrow bone.
He lights his pipe, stokes the fire,
his one good suit in the wardrobe.
The dolorous abbey bells call him
to bed at eight o'clock. His wife is
already there, snoring, feet like ice,
taking most of the covers, dreaming
of finger pies, cherries and cream,
Yorkshire pudding and that she had
married that fool from the other
poem who jumps candle sticks
* finger pie is British slang for digital intercourse.
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Re: The Spratts
Terrific sense of humor. Enjoyed
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Re: The Spratts
Hi Kenneth,
Yes, like a fractured fairytale with contemporary & universal relevance
Thanks for the digital note left at the foot
Yes, like a fractured fairytale with contemporary & universal relevance
Thanks for the digital note left at the foot
Re: The Spratts
Enjoyed, Ken, especially the lines,
married that fool from the other
poem who jumps candle sticks
married that fool from the other
poem who jumps candle sticks
meenas17
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Re: The Spratts
I like this unusual poem with its odd characters. I like how you are adventurous and take chances. Strong voice. Thumb's up for me.
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Fairy tales and characters are such a great source for poetry. I should try one based on such. This one is excellent.