Perfectly allowed I should have put a smiley in. I can take the criticsm - I knocked up a five minute poem in the style of Tara's. Tara's was average. You are more upset by me criticising Tara's poem than I am having a go at my rapid sarcastic one. - Your staunch defense of Tara is very admirable by the way. She will be pleased when she finds out!!!!!

P.s - Since we're being literal - You can have your cake and eat it. Try it this lunchtime. Go into a shop...Purchess a cake...then eat it.

actually no....I wasnt upset you critisised her poem, fair enough if you think that way.I was a bit surprised though that you reacted so strongly to my critisism of yours. I did say I thought I was a bit hard on you though, maybe you havent read that post yet?.

anyway....I like Tara..I also liked Jade. I guess we will never agree on this.
I also like Rhona now, she said a lot of truth in her wonderful speech.

No worries - I wasn't offended - I didn't read the other post so now I'll be wondering all day what was in it I was never being serious - I've got a literature degree - I know when my poetry is bad.
We agree on Rhona - Lot of emotion in that speech...Showed some of the intelligence and articualtion that makes her good at stangup........

Brilliantly put! Ha, thick and thin! I love it.

Yes, Tara's 9 year olds poem was pants. How can someone who writes a poen like that AND READ IT OUT be ever considered a celebrity?

If someone is to be a 'socialite' or IT girl, shouldn't you think they should be at least?

A, Good looking (TOny has bigger breasts than her, she's got a mans hips too)

B, Intelligent. She has the IQ of a marshmallow

She doesn't really offer anything, doesnt do anything. And writes a kiddies poem.

Oh, and the reason the group members were quiet when she read it out was probably because they were cringing with embarrassment.

Oh dear, put her in a box and send her back to Daddy.

So which one are you - and which one is Mesostim???

Someone emailed the show about Tara's cigarettes, apparently if she could talk 3 people, I think it was 3, into giving up one of their luxuries, she would get some cigarettes in exchange.

oh look.
its mesotims evil twin.

When in a minority what are you to do, stick with people of the same views!

Just like tweedle Dumb and Tweedly Day do on the show.

I am just embarrassed with the Viewing public that they think her 'poetry' was view worthy. Honestly, is this the face of the 21st century celebrity? Proud to be British anyone?

Carry on being embarrased. She's not a poet, its not her job, however, her poem wasnt a bad effort at all IMO. Ive seen much worse from accepted 'poets'. And it produced an emotional reaction. If a poem does that it has merit IMO.
One can argue about art for ever, in the end what some love others hate....always has been that way and always will.

You are mesotims twin , you even have the same style of writing and the same good grammar.

cmon own up meso

I resent that - Are you inferring my grammar isn't up to scratch? This is an internet forum not a essay writing contest........

All above accepted. Although to include the word art in the comment was a bit rich.

I dont know who meso is, but like myself feels a repulsion at TPT. I am a bit jealous, but more so dissappointed that someone can be famous for being famous, and not have any charm/looks/wit/intellect. To back it up.

Maybe I'm wrong, maybe she can do some tricks with ping pong balls, but on the surface I dont see her merits at all. Which is why I dont like her.

As for grammar. I'm at work, haven't got time to parse everything to your liking, but glad you think it's good anyway.

It's been quite bad lately Mesos, taking into account your mad eye stare and noticeable twitch ...... I think you may actually be losing it.

Tara is obviously very intelligent - you can't be that manipulative without a few brains. Yeah, her poem was entertaining, I'm not dishing it, she broke the atmsophere a bit. I'm aslso not going to praise her for it, it isn't difficult for an adult to write sucha thing.
Personally, finding out that Tara's is a painist & is pretty intelligent etc makes it all the more sad that she is a "socialite" -she is quite capable of getting a good job or using her position for doing good.

Rhona's speech was must more articulate & done on the spare of the moment.

God, are we such a cynical bunch that a compliment is seen as an insult.
I was being serious!!...you have good grammar...so does pslay , thats why I thought you were the same person!, because its quite rare!.

shouldn't that be implying, not inferring?

Interesting fact; an anagram of Tara's name is

I'm a plonker, moans tart.

Now THAT'S Poetry!

You're working too hard - there's a shortage of brilliant posts coming from your direction.

Oh right - Nice of you to say

P.S. I'm not PSOne....I'd have come up with a better alias than that.........

Tara claimed she was a concert pianist ????
I guess she's exagerating and passed grade 2 Piano or something or gave a small concert at finishing school - but is it possibly true that she has a (well)hidden talent?

If she were a Concert Pianist we would know all the details. Lets face it , she has so little to offer we would know about it if she had any skills.

Maybe it was Constant Painist (?) ANyway, off with her head.

mea culpa - it's been a difficult week

however I did introduce the concept of abseiling lesbians to the forum, and got studley demonstrate his virility, which was an entertaining spectacle for us all...

Both words would be correct I believe. I stand uncorrected?

Here's Tara's Poem at last.Please excuse the end of second line that I couldnt make out.

This Is To You From Me.

The place to be is the jungle green
A billion lenses ............. seen
Hanging out with Nigel Benn
And Mrs Hamilton mother hen

And Nell she's the belle of the jungle ball
On or off duty pure rainforest beauty

And you're never alone
Because here we've got Tone
That fantastic bod off the radio

Uri Geller cosmic best seller
Where's the sun Monsieur Fortune Teller

Boxing Benn strong and tough
That beautiful soul and such a laugh

And Rona the chef preparing dinner
Whatever our rations is always a winner

What can I say Mr Darren Day
He's always there to escort the way
Darren so pleasing to the female eye
Never stop singing or else I'll cry

Chrissie is the backbone of us all
You've got to say it or the car will stall

And there's little old me with my nicotine bait
Being a rabbit and not pulling my weight
I pray to God every night
To be better tomorrow and not to fight

So....
Let's stick together whatever the weather
A united front we will endeavour
Enjoy it now while we're at our best
And wade through that creek for that silver chest
These days are hard like sweet and sour
From being buried alive to that maggot shower
Not forgetting a pit for the snakes
A stronger person these challenges make
Whether England,Israel,the Outer Hebrides
Let's face it folks we're all celebrities
Struggling here, the unknown we fear
Waiting like sheep for the next treat to appear
So raise that glass put a smile on your face
I wish you all courage,serenity and Amazing Grace.
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I give you.....Tara, Queen of the Jungle !!
Certainly not a rabbit [as she's 31] but can't be sure whether dog or pig year.

Yay for Tara! I must admit to having her as my least favourite when I first watched this, expecting to hate her, but although it was a bit of a naff poem, it was very funny, and certainly lightened the spirits of the group.... for as while anyway