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Famous
In a country famous for rain
we nosh on fish and chips
but food's not our religion
and diners don't leave tips
In a country famous for rain
we cruise on a different side
road rage is our hobby
the curse of right hand drive
In a country famous for rain
we battle with our bins
as overflowing landfill
reminds us of our sins
In a country famous for rain
umbrellas aren't required
a safety net's installed
for workers who've retired
In a country famous for rain
falling pregnant's a career
so younger Mums abound
weaning babies on warm beer
In a country famous for rain
our weather might turn funny
but when the thunder stops
we all wonder why it's sunny
we nosh on fish and chips
but food's not our religion
and diners don't leave tips
In a country famous for rain
we cruise on a different side
road rage is our hobby
the curse of right hand drive
In a country famous for rain
we battle with our bins
as overflowing landfill
reminds us of our sins
In a country famous for rain
umbrellas aren't required
a safety net's installed
for workers who've retired
In a country famous for rain
falling pregnant's a career
so younger Mums abound
weaning babies on warm beer
In a country famous for rain
our weather might turn funny
but when the thunder stops
we all wonder why it's sunny
Published 21st Mar 2010
| Edited 12th May 2013
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21st Mar 2010 12:30pm
constructed A'. Yet another quality velvet piece for your hefty fine collection.
You sure are one of my favorite writers on this site today. Keep these *snuggies* coming.
*p.s *snuggies* is my new word for poems that create warm and rich imagery (:
You sure are one of my favorite writers on this site today. Keep these *snuggies* coming.
*p.s *snuggies* is my new word for poems that create warm and rich imagery (:
22nd Mar 2010 10:30am
I'll have a big head after reading all that, Inky. Thank you for adding this to your list and for your wonderful comments. I'm thrilled to bits.
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21st Mar 2010 1:01pm
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21st Mar 2010 6:50pm
... the famous list is endless, of course Steven - but alas my patience when using rhyme is limited. I refuse to invest more than ten minutes on it during the (thankfully) rare occasions when it lures me into its clutches. Appreciate your kind feedback.
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22nd Mar 2010 6:57am
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22nd Mar 2010 12:12pm
"Wit that blooms in the darkness" - what a lovely description (Can it be me you are talking about, Priya?) Thanks for your kind words.
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22nd Mar 2010 1:14pm
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22nd Mar 2010 8:09pm
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22nd Mar 2010 9:16pm
Yes, I don't know how it happened, Jack. The whores of rhyme are always waiting for the unwary. Don't worry I'm a long way from becoming Larkin-esque. Thank you for your kind feedback.
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23rd Mar 2010 1:35pm
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23rd Mar 2010 1:42pm
Couldn't agree more about the man, Jack - it's just that as you know, rhyme has never been my cup of tea - personally I consider it to be a potentially poisononous chalice.