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cathidaw
17-06-2012, 11:58 PM
Even with so few of us it may revive, well, us.

Someone start with a rhyming couplet
then others carryon.
It must beat those stupid keep- your- mind- alive books.
Nothing fancy, COULD BE FUN AND FUNNY.
If I get no replies i'll know its NO!

rebbonk
18-06-2012, 06:59 AM
My mother said, "Don't be so mean
You know what you've done is not very green".

(Hope I've understood this properly?)

Shizara
18-06-2012, 08:21 PM
"Reported it seems; by the college dean..."
"This disturbs me it does; you blamed the May Queen!"

cathidaw
19-06-2012, 01:12 AM
You threw all your rubbsh on to the grass,
Knowing full well that' s just where she would pass.

rebbonk
19-06-2012, 06:46 AM
"now cry as you may,
you're going to pay."

Shizara
19-06-2012, 07:46 PM
"This is not fair! I'll do as I please!"
But the culprit tripped and fell to his knees..

rebbonk
20-06-2012, 06:16 AM
"There were puddles of blood,
I did what I could."

Shizara
20-06-2012, 07:26 AM
His mother simply, resolutely; stood.
Hands on her hips, thinking "Tough love would be good."

rebbonk
20-06-2012, 10:41 AM
It was then that she saw the sharp shards of glass
Hidden quite deep in the overgrown grass

Shizara
20-06-2012, 06:28 PM
Now overwhelmed by concern for her son
She waved passers by; including a nun

cathidaw
21-06-2012, 02:02 AM
Who whipped out a hanky from her habit
and kneeling down, proceeded to dab it

cathidaw
21-06-2012, 02:05 AM
Who whipped out a hanky from her habit,
and kneeling down, proceeded to dab it.

rebbonk
21-06-2012, 07:11 AM
He let out a cry
He screamed "You die"

Shizara
21-06-2012, 03:47 PM
Patient and calm she tended the lad;
She thought to herself oOo.. His attitude's bad ..oOo

rebbonk
21-06-2012, 06:33 PM
But try as she might
he put up a fight

Shizara
21-06-2012, 07:27 PM
Adrenalin racing he prepared to escape
He looked at his knees; it was more than a scrape.

cathidaw
21-06-2012, 11:11 PM
She grabbed him, holding him tight to her lap,
Saying ,"Now boy shut up or you're in for a slap"

Shizara
21-06-2012, 11:26 PM
Somehow he wriggled; out and away
He really had enough for today

rebbonk
22-06-2012, 06:45 AM
Off he went, he ran and he ran.
He'd had enough and would go see his Nan.

Shizara
22-06-2012, 07:16 AM
His Nan could fix things; she always could
She would fight his corner and show he was good

Mari
22-06-2012, 08:10 AM
All safe and smug in Nan's doting affection
He basked warmly in his halo's reflection.

Shizara
22-06-2012, 09:32 AM
But not for long; a knock-knock is heard
The police have arrived and will not be deterred

cathidaw
23-06-2012, 01:48 AM
But his Nan intervened now and said he'd be good,
Cos he'd frightened himself when he saw all that blood.

rebbonk
23-06-2012, 06:11 AM
"Right young man, you can be sure;
I don't like, the fuzz at my door!"

Mari
23-06-2012, 06:57 AM
They've got a few questions , you must answer them straight,
And about an incident at Bubbenhall Gate.

Shizara
23-06-2012, 08:24 AM
The questions came forth which caused him to squirm;
"Now come on lad" as they tried to affirm.

rebbonk
23-06-2012, 09:47 AM
"I'll not tell you a thing, you big stupid man"
And with that, the caution began

Shizara
23-06-2012, 11:08 AM
"Anything you say may be taken down..."
".. and held against you, so don't be a clown."

rebbonk
23-06-2012, 11:26 AM
"I'm tired and I ain't had no grub,
All I want is to visit the pub."

Shizara
23-06-2012, 11:31 AM
With a sigh of despair and frustration as well
The officers decide to lock him up for a spell

Mari
23-06-2012, 11:34 AM
You can forget the grub, we won't keep you long,
Just get in the car son, we'll release you anon.

Mari
23-06-2012, 11:40 AM
Nan said, now get on with it , you've nuthin to hide.
Nuthin to be scared of, just hurtin yer pride.

Mari
23-06-2012, 11:43 AM
When yea get back, I'll cook yer favourite meal,
Tatties & Swede, with Haggis and veal.

cathidaw
23-06-2012, 04:00 PM
She gave him a kiss on the side of his face,
Then boxed his ears saying 'just in case.

rebbonk
23-06-2012, 04:52 PM
At the station he was asked what he'd done
He started crying, "it was only in fun"

Mari
23-06-2012, 05:00 PM
Now listen young lad, better clean up your act,
Bricking a window ain't fun, that is a fact!

rebbonk
23-06-2012, 06:02 PM
"I'm sorry it was only a small pane,
I promise I'll not do it again"

cathidaw
26-06-2012, 12:13 AM
The cop said 'A promise means not what you think'
Carry on like this and you'll end up in clink.

rebbonk
26-06-2012, 06:21 AM
"Right, now we'll let you go,
but first, you cough up some dough"

Shizara
29-06-2012, 08:16 PM
He turned out his pockets "I haven't a penny"
"Hmm" said the policeman "I'll call Sergeant O'Kenny"

cathidaw
29-06-2012, 10:17 PM
O'Kenny came and told the lad
'Get off home and ask your dad'

rebbonk
30-06-2012, 06:14 AM
"I'm sorry," he said "that just can't be done
me dad ran away, I live with me mum."

Shizara
30-06-2012, 05:32 PM
With a change of heart O'Kenny thought up a plan
Put the lad to work with the gardener man.

cathidaw
01-07-2012, 02:19 AM
With sergeant O'Kenny's change of heart,
I think a new poem we should start.

rebbonk
06-07-2012, 09:57 AM
NEW GAME

I don't know what it was, or where it went
but I don't believe it was heaven sent

cathidaw
06-07-2012, 03:24 PM
It was bright green - or was it blue?
A shade of yellow, or purple hue?

rebbonk
06-07-2012, 06:01 PM
It could have been British, I'm still not quite certain
But I'm sure I saw it run up the curtain

Shizara
06-07-2012, 06:18 PM
Then it disappeared, so fast; out of sight
Oh dear, has it gone into the tall, standing light?

cathidaw
07-07-2012, 02:02 AM
We'll sit here quietly in the dark
Switching on could make a spark

rebbonk
07-07-2012, 06:18 AM
My gosh, what can I hear?
Oh heck, I'm feeling quite queer.

Shizara
07-07-2012, 09:18 AM
The room is slowly starting to move
And I feel like I'm glued; stuck in a groove

rebbonk
07-07-2012, 11:32 AM
The room spins round and round,
I'm sure I'll hit it on the ground

cathidaw
08-07-2012, 04:58 PM
Oh dear, oh dear, pass me a cup,
I think my breakfast's coming up.

rebbonk
08-07-2012, 05:39 PM
You know I really feel quite queer
I wonder, was it last night's beer?

Mari
08-07-2012, 07:02 PM
What's that sound I hear afar,
I'll keep my foot in the door ajar,
Closer, and faster like a comet so bright
I, agape and freeze with fright..

cathidaw
08-07-2012, 10:29 PM
It disappears , and all is quiet.
My imagination's running riot

Shizara
08-07-2012, 11:17 PM
Can someone wake me up quick fast?
How much longer can this last!

cathidaw
09-07-2012, 12:26 AM
I'll sit quite still, try not to scream,
I think that cheese has made me dream

rebbonk
09-07-2012, 07:24 AM
Oh crumbs, get the bucket and quick
I think I'm going to be sick

cathidaw
09-07-2012, 10:45 AM
Now, sit quite still and do not stress ,
We really dont want any mess

rebbonk
09-07-2012, 11:56 AM
Oh b*gger it's too late
I'm really in quite a state

Shizara
09-07-2012, 02:33 PM
Suddenly the lamp went on
Where has what ran suddenly gone?

rebbonk
09-07-2012, 03:42 PM
I bet it's gone under my bed
I can't look down, ooh my head

Shizara
09-07-2012, 11:51 PM
There it goes! Over there!
Or did it hide by the teddy bear!

rebbonk
10-07-2012, 06:57 AM
Oh now I'm confused
I'm really not amused

Mari
10-07-2012, 07:14 AM
Out of the window, who knows where
Scintilating, mocking, in a white flare!

rebbonk
10-07-2012, 08:36 AM
But did it jump, or did it fly?
It certainly got quite high

Shizara
10-07-2012, 01:43 PM
A flash seen from the corner of the eye
Yet I can't quite grasp it as hard as I try.

rebbonk
10-07-2012, 03:14 PM
It zigged to the left, then zagged to the right
at first it was blue, then it was white

cathidaw
11-07-2012, 04:41 PM
rebbonk -- you've made it very clear
It is to do with last night's beer

rebbonk
11-07-2012, 06:00 PM
I know and I'll admit, I had too much for a lad
But drinking this stuff, it makes me so sad

rebbonk
11-07-2012, 06:01 PM
I think I'm becoming a drunk
perhaps I should take orders and become a monk?

Mari
11-07-2012, 08:42 PM
Ha! but monks lovingly brew the stuff,
It's just that they know when they've had enough.

:p

cathidaw
11-07-2012, 10:54 PM
Now that we've all worked out the solution,
How about beginning a new contribution?

Shizara
12-07-2012, 01:44 PM
Learning to Type

Imperial 66; a clunky old thing
Carbons and ribbons; smudges they bring

Mari
12-07-2012, 03:36 PM
Maybe the boss will give me a swap,
A swanky new typewriter with keys that don't flop.

rebbonk
12-07-2012, 04:05 PM
Oh I don't think so, it'll cost such a lot
I'll just have to put up with the old thing I've got

cathidaw
12-07-2012, 04:52 PM
Mine's not good either, no 'M' and no 'Y'
Poor thing's for that graveyard up in the sky

Shizara
12-07-2012, 05:44 PM
I made a mistake; I must rub it out!
But my rubber has gone; out and about!

Gladys
12-07-2012, 09:34 PM
Just do the one finger tap
then you won't get into a flap
the keyboard will work as a map
an the reward is to have no mishap

cathidaw
13-07-2012, 11:29 PM
That's all I do, a one finger tap, but am practicing using two,
An expert then, I shall go and buy a keyboard -quite brand new.

rebbonk
14-07-2012, 06:29 AM
So when you can type at a fair speed
you'll be getting the things that you need

cathidaw
14-07-2012, 11:58 PM
I had an old 'Olympia' which seemed to weigh a ton.
It clunked and groaned, and sometimes worked and often was much fun
The children played and learned to type - e'en with no 'm' and 'y ',
But, one day it had to go - to the scrapyard in the sky

rebbonk
15-07-2012, 06:10 AM
So it was back to paper and pen
I'll get another typewriter but who knows when?

cathidaw
16-07-2012, 09:54 PM
I'll get another when my ship comes in, that's what we used to say,
But my ship turned itself around and went the opposite way.

cathidaw
16-07-2012, 10:06 PM
I love to write on paper, and doodling can be funny,
But I'm going to get a keyboard - all I need is money.

cathidaw
16-07-2012, 10:16 PM
I love to write on paper, and doodling can be funny,
But I'm going to get a keyboard - all I need is money.

cathidaw
16-07-2012, 10:18 PM
sorry- repeated.

rebbonk
17-07-2012, 06:28 AM
But until I raise the cash
it's the old keyboard I'll have to bash

cathidaw
17-07-2012, 11:16 PM
One final bash upon those keys,
Lets start another poem please

Gladys
18-07-2012, 11:49 PM
Its a diitty for the kitty,
I need a bit more cash,
My kitty or the city,
it leads me there to dash.

cathidaw
18-07-2012, 11:56 PM
What's a 'ditty for the kitty? and why d'you need to dash?.
It's a long the way to the city, perchance to get some cash

rebbonk
19-07-2012, 08:10 AM
Well, it's off to the city I must go.
What time's the bus; do you know?

cathidaw
21-07-2012, 12:45 AM
Doesn't matter what time the bus is due to come
They're all on strike, so we walk - or stay at home.

rebbonk
21-07-2012, 05:54 AM
What! they're on strike again?
Oh they are such lazy men

Shizara
21-07-2012, 08:08 AM
Now there's an idea; working from home
I could take tea with the garden gnome!

Gladys
21-07-2012, 11:21 AM
If you take tea with the garden gnome,
I'd say its a good job that you do stay home!

rebbonk
21-07-2012, 11:49 AM
But the only gnome I know was a clerk
So how would working from home work?

Gladys
21-07-2012, 02:55 PM
So if the gnome is a home working clerk,
Who knows what started this lark
the job in his hand
must be playing with the band

Shizara
21-07-2012, 03:12 PM
Give the gnome the job of typing you see
Then you can sit and enjoy your tea!

rebbonk
21-07-2012, 03:22 PM
You can sit, drink, eat and generally shirk,
The gnome will do all of the work

cathidaw
22-07-2012, 02:51 AM
Will he be the one with barrow or the one with the hoe,
I dont want the fisher-I've a few lawns to mow.

rebbonk
22-07-2012, 06:49 AM
My bet, he'll be the one with the spade.
Look over the garden, the holes that he's made

Shizara
22-07-2012, 08:46 AM
Watch for the trouble that lurks in the keys;
It comes in the form of the keyboard pixies!

Gladys
22-07-2012, 10:34 AM
Pixies and gnomes the keyboard drones,
tipsy tones 'tis my magic scones,

Shizara
22-07-2012, 05:41 PM
Working from home isn't all bad
My Imperial 66 is at work; I'm glad!

rebbonk
22-07-2012, 06:09 PM
But for pay, they're having a laugh;
do you know, they don't even see me as staff.

cathidaw
22-07-2012, 10:16 PM
With my fisherman gnome I had quite a bond
. But I lost sight of him when he fell in the pond.

Gladys
22-07-2012, 10:22 PM
if you get paid then screeches I say,
As a pixie or gnome with anyone's say,
it is a rabbit with mixie, so nobody knows,
its all very daft,a sorry sad day,
but as staff; the line you have towed,
a crate full of shine the moon is full blowed!

cathidaw
24-07-2012, 11:24 PM
My fisherman gnome, the poor little fellow,
I fished him out and he 's gone quite yellow
So sorry he looks sitting there in the rain,
As soon as I'm able I'll paint him again.

Gladys
26-07-2012, 01:43 AM
So the fisherman gnome has lost his home,
If any wisherfolk know its cost him his throne,
a lick of paint to disuade the yellow,
if that's what it takes to make him mellow,
Buy several vats to spray it all over,
then the fellow can fish at Dover

cathidaw
07-08-2012, 12:15 AM
I painted my gnome, but I'd only got white
Now, interestingly pale, and ghostly at night.

cathidaw
07-08-2012, 12:18 AM
Well I painted my gnome, I could only find white.
Now he's interestingly pale, but ghostly at night.

rebbonk
07-08-2012, 06:54 AM
But bring on the winter, when snow starts to fall.
I'll not find my gnome, I'll not see him at all.

cathidaw
07-08-2012, 05:31 PM
So I'LL PAINT HIM ALL OVER IN FLUORESCENT GREEN
THEN MY LITTLE GREEN MAN WILL ALWAYS BE SEEN.

cathidaw
11-08-2012, 01:26 AM
There was another poem here, somewhere up in my head
about a scruffy cat , but i forgot so now i'm off to bed.

rebbonk
11-08-2012, 06:56 AM
I once had a cat, I had named him "old scruff"
He had lots of fur, but it was wiry, unkempt and quite tough.

Gladys
11-08-2012, 09:31 AM
On my knee he would sit like a great ball of fluff,
'til it was time for his tea cos then he'd had enough,

rebbonk
11-08-2012, 04:04 PM
I feed him whatever I've got,
But I'm a pensioner, so it's not a lot.

cathidaw
12-08-2012, 02:35 AM
My old cat was a thief with with other nasty habits.
She ate the neighbour's guinea pigs then started on their rabbits.

rebbonk
12-08-2012, 06:34 AM
But one night she got it so terribly wrong,
A bunny she picked was terribly strong.

cathidaw
12-08-2012, 08:55 PM
Thumper's his name, and he loved a big fight,
As the cat strutted up, it got such a fright.

rebbonk
13-08-2012, 08:03 AM
Thumper delivered a real mighty clout,
The cat was bloodied, all over the snout.

Shizara
13-08-2012, 10:27 PM
"Old Scruff" went off to find the white gnome
Down in the garden; a place he called home.

rebbonk
14-08-2012, 07:47 AM
But Thumper had followed him home,
"Old Scruff" was not quite alone.

cathidaw
14-08-2012, 01:05 PM
White gnome said 'Let's not disagree,
Why not be friends- now come in for tea.'

rebbonk
14-08-2012, 04:11 PM
But Thumper was there, he was angry and mad.
He had things to do, that were violent and bad.

cathidaw
15-08-2012, 11:10 PM
" Scruff replied, "If it's war you want, you great ball of fluff
I'll fight tooth and claw,and believe me- I'm tough".

rebbonk
16-08-2012, 07:09 AM
But to Thumper these words didn't matter,
And he squared up to scruff, intending to batter....

cathidaw
16-08-2012, 04:48 PM
With his hefty back leg he gave Scruff a kick
Twirling him backwards - a rabbitty trick

rebbonk
17-08-2012, 08:51 AM
Our Scruff bounced back and swung a near miss,
as Thumper laughed he received a "Coventry Kiss!"

cathidaw
17-08-2012, 10:41 PM
'I don't know what that was' gasped poor old Scruff,
But now I'm off, I've sure had enough !

rebbonk
18-08-2012, 06:32 AM
"Oh yes, you can run, but you can't hide."
Thumper swelled up, full of false pride.

cathidaw
18-08-2012, 01:38 PM
But Scruff wouldn't fight, he lay on the floor,
Saying, 'Do what you will, I can't take any more.'

rebbonk
18-08-2012, 03:12 PM
"OK, OK, this round is now done,
But listen Scruff, the war isn't won"

cathidaw
18-08-2012, 11:21 PM
Scruff howled, "Thumper my lad you're doing in my head.
Can't we be mates, or do you really want me dead.

cathidaw
27-08-2012, 11:59 PM
Thumper replied "You wimpy old cat, you're not much fun
,
I'm out of this poem now. we'll start another one.