I could barely ride a horse, And that became the source, Of the terrifying course the day would take, The boss said to ride around a bit, Showed me how to mount and sit, But, he told me bugger all about the snake.Continue reading “The Addled Adder”
The Workings of a “Warb”
The sun rose above the canvas, Still moist from evening dew, Beneath the tarp the young warb stirred, Only partly frozen through.Continue reading “The Workings of a “Warb””
The Ins and Outs of a Brussels Sprout
The year was forty-four, near the end of the Second World War, There were many things we learnt to do without, There was one particular can, we didn't want in our tiny hands And it contained the dreaded Brussels Sprout .Continue reading “The Ins and Outs of a Brussels Sprout”
The One Armed Baboon
Genial Johnny was a showman, With a tent variety show, Magic acts and animals, Well known out on the road. He had lions and some ponies, Plus monkeys, quite a few, The lord of all these primates, Was an olive King baboon.Continue reading “The One Armed Baboon”