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Brachiosaurus
Searchers unearthed something vast, So big it blew their minds, Something came out of the past To beat all fossil finds. Fieldwork is empirical And digging is no doddle But it's a bloody miracle That fifty tons could waddle. This gentle monster slow and deft, This looming sauropod, At eighty-two feet long it left Deep footprints where it trod. What a giant to behold, No path or trail was quiet, It shook the landscape as it strolled But had a veggie diet. Head extended to the leaf, A neck to overawe us, Looking at the world beneath Itself, Brachiosaurus. © |
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Have you heard the news today
lots of fun, laughter on the way Those two lines reminded me of John Lennon's 'I heard the news today oh boy' from A Day In The Life
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Yes, all the time Sandy - why do you ask?
![]() ![]() The weather has been cold recently, always good to wear a hat to keep warm, even silly hats that don't always stay in place, when I say that, I talk from experience.
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A great positive poem Sandy
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Brachiosaurus
Fieldwork is empirical And digging is no doddle But it's a bloody miracle That fifty tons could waddle. © Where are you going to? Off doddling and away waddling
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Fab poem, Musty. Doddle and waddle are great rhyming words.
![]() I've been doddling round London - I'm typing this on my brother's computer here too ![]() Sorry I've not been around much I'll be back home tomorrow, armed with a print-out of the book
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always good to wear a hat to keep warm, even silly hats that don't always stay in place, when I say that, I talk from experience.
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Brachiosaurus
Searchers unearthed something vast, So big it blew their minds, Something came out of the past To beat all fossil finds. Fieldwork is empirical And digging is no doddle But it's a bloody miracle That fifty tons could waddle. This gentle monster slow and deft, This looming sauropod, At eighty-two feet long it left Deep footprints where it trod. What a giant to behold, No path or trail was quiet, It shook the landscape as it strolled But had a veggie diet. Head extended to the leaf, A neck to overawe us, Looking at the world beneath Itself, Brachiosaurus. © ![]() You should post this in the Palaeontology Thread, I'm sure Keyser would love it ! How is the new book coming along ? |
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I've been doddling round London
Hope you had a good time in London. Did you visit some interesting places while you were there?
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Mine's blown off a few times as well
![]() ![]() There has been a little wind around, looks quite funny as the wind blows my scarf about, flapping in the wind like Rupert the bear.
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You should post this in the Palaeontology Thread, I'm sure Keyser would love it !
![]() The book's at the 'manuscript' phase, ie a big wad of printed sheets. It's easier to spot errors and make final improvements that way; staying on a pc too long affects my eyes. After the last proof-read I'm hoping for a late spring/early summer release
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Did you visit some interesting places while you were there?
![]() I love Rupert the Bear
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Faerie Sighting
At midnight with the woods at rest And frost upon each leaf, I watched a scene unfold to test The borders of belief. Some faeries floated like a kite And made the branches gleam, The pearly dew-drop silver light They always seem to beam. I heard them whisper 'Here's the place Where Lady Moonlight goes', Then she appeared in silk and lace, As pretty as a rose. They flew into her open hand, A happy little throng, They danced a jig of gladness and Began to sing a song. I knew not what the lyrics meant But sensed somehow inside A tale of love was being sent, For Lady Moonlight sighed. A memory that never ends Or like a daydream fades; The maiden and her tiny friends Who sang their serenades. © |
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Two very different poems:
Hollow Crushed red velvet heart, body of material. No substance, no starch to stiffen, no purpose, no reason. Torn at the seams, red threads hanging loose, unravelled. Head stuffing, body stuffing, crushed to dust, wind-blown away. Body folded, airless, lifeless, collapsed. Too empty of life, a shadow of death. Five Fat Sausages A hissing sizzling splutters through the air, Five fat sausages frying in a pan. Fat flying all around Making such a super sound Sending up that hot fried smell Making my nostrils swell Pink skin burning brown Time to turn the cooker down Lift the pan Get the plate Feeling hungry I can’t wait Knife and fork Cut first slice It will taste More than nice Lovely taste Lips-a-lick Here I go Eating quick 5 4 3-2-1 GONE! |
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Nope, I couldn't afford it this time Sandy - I usually check out the Tate Gallery, which has a marvellous collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings
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Echo From
There was a time a long while ago that I maybe had told you so my echo from the past with words to make you grow as someone who cares for those may also need that much filled soothing laugh |
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LSP.
You can soar with golden eagles in your mind. Then fold your wings and dive until you find what brings you so alive. Your nature will survive. You are the very essence of mankind. You can ride the greatest waves ever seen. Then drink a whole ocean to the queen. In your imagination you're god of your creation and master of all that you mean. So dream on sweet baby in the rough. Don't ever say you've had enough. Get out of the cloister and the world is your oyster. You little sugar puff.
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Apologies to all for my long absence
Intense work on t'book is continuing ![]() I'll try to comment on each great new ode in my remaining library time here
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soothing laugh ![]() Echo From is right up there too. Bells Tubular is my 'Sandy poem' and it's made the final publishing cut
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Five fat sausages Great stuff Scottie
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This has to be my favourite of all your many poems John. So positive and uplifting; I like how the tone changes slightly near the end too. This really could be a rock song, it had that feel to me. Is LSP related to LSD by the way?Superb
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The Labyrinth
I wandered through a labyrinth, I stumbled lost and blind, I entered all its chambers To see what I could find. One gleamed with pale green lanterns, Deep envy I sensed there, I left it far behind me To seek abodes more fair. In time I found another Where burned a warming fire, The aura was enticing, A place of sweet desire. And some rooms rang with laughter And some rooms concealed fears And each held something different, Some happiness, some tears. You ask what is this labyrinth Where chambered tunnels wind? The answer is quite simple: The labyrinth is my mind. © |
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This has to be my favourite of all your many poems John. So positive and uplifting; I like how the tone changes slightly near the end too. This really could be a rock song, it had that feel to me. Is LSP related to LSD by the way?
Superb ![]() ![]() Great to see this thread still alive and well. It's getting on for eight years old!! |
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Tomorrow comes love
Roses are red violets are blue tomorrow comes love with a cuddle or two. A poem for Valentines Day.
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Love
Love has passed back and forth held for such a moment precious passed on amongst and back again let's continue such as I pass love your way catch love as love falls and stays a while as a moment does. |
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Those two lines reminded me of John Lennon's 'I heard the news today oh boy' from A Day In The Life

I'll be back home tomorrow, armed with a print-out of the book