Balderdash: senseless talk or writing; nonsense. Oxford language definition My kid talks balls all day long His ball themed tales go on and on: My balls do this, my balls do that My balls could sucker punch the cat My balls could bounce to Timbuktu My balls could fall into the loo My balls could fly … Continue reading Ballderdash
Funny
A selection of poems and rhymes to make you laugh
Hidden Habits
The things we do when we're alone are better left inside the home Absent minded ticks that might give civilised people quite a fright Fingers poked down deep dark holes Sticky stuff that's wiped on walls Scratch and sniff or sniff and scratch Pick and poke each lump and crack Fragrant sounds perfume the air … Continue reading Hidden Habits
Quiche Wars
Forget coronation chicken, now it's coronation quiche Spinach, eggs and cheese, it all sounds rather niche But there's beef about the pastry, the French say it's just a tart They're miffed about the tarragon, to them we've ruined art The brotherhood of quiche Lorraine is up in arms in France Our coronation quiche has gone … Continue reading Quiche Wars
Sunday Silliness
The grown ups in my life don’t like a silly rhymeWhen I try to read onethey say they’ve got no timeBut they’ve got time to do the dishesThey’ve got time to wash their faceThey’ve got time to feed the fishesAnd tidy up the place But where’s the time for laughter?For silliness and games?No wonder they’re … Continue reading Sunday Silliness
Lights Out
Inspiration is for amateurs – I've got a living to make!John Cooper Clarke Inspiration is for amateurs So said John C Clarke I guess I must be dabbling Cos I’m waiting for the spark The whoosh of frenzied fervour As an idea finds its hold Thoughts sharpened to a fine point as the nib pours liquid … Continue reading Lights Out
Much To-Do About Nothing
I got no time to write that rhymeBut I got hours to surf onlineI got no time to start that bookBut I got days to clean and cookI’d love to sit down and start that blogBut I’ve stumbled into a viscous brain fogWhen that clears, I predictI’ve got a wonky shelf to fixMy pen is … Continue reading Much To-Do About Nothing
Hanging on a Mo
I got no Mo to go with my jo these long summer months have stolen my flow I’m set to one speed it’s sloth like slow dudes vibing with weed got more get up and go there’s no order in my corner No pattern In my action I’m a scribble got no jot Missing every … Continue reading Hanging on a Mo
Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu knew what to do doHe had it tattooed on the bottom of his shoe shoeReconciliation Co-operation Love for each other and for the Earth too too Photo by Cup of Couple on Pexels.com Short and sweet this Sunday rhyme time. I had a 2.30am flow of creativity last week and all sorts of … Continue reading Desmond Tutu
Bob and Frog
Frog played in the water bowl splashing merrily The heat was here but he had found the perfect place to be Backstroke and the breaststroke water fountains flying free no fear of drought for he wouldn’t crisp out here in the perfect place to be Though the bowl was unattended someone should have told dear … Continue reading Bob and Frog
Down to the Wire
Two birds on a wire One inflamed with desireUnrequited but persists all the sameAs the male starts his danceWith the sniff of a chanceCommitted to playing the gameHe coos and he cuddles Snuggles and nuzzles The warmth of his love knows no boundsShe was close to won over and let him move closer he sensed … Continue reading Down to the Wire
Rae Cod’s Writing 