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WOODMOUSE49 Tue 12-Nov-19 13:56:35

I’m starting a new thread about poetry. I’ve taken Gemini1789 rhyme idea which I liked.

Each post will be to create 3 lines of poetry. The first line you will be given.

My starter:
- Midway upon the journey of my life
- I met my lover and became a wife
- Many hours were spent out walking
(the first two lines rhyme then importantly the last doesn't)

So the next person - Take the last line and writes two more
- Many hours were spent out walking
- Stopping for lunches and doing nothing but talking
- Days turned into years

Next person takes that last line and writes two more:
- Days turned into years
- And my laughter turned to tears
- We had to say “Goodbye”

RULES
Take the last person's last line
You write another line to rhyme
Then write another line that does not rhyme.
No rhythm necessary.
- 3 lines in total are needed before you post.

The game now starts with the next person taking that last line: "We had to say, "Goodbye"

Doodle Tue 17-Dec-19 20:56:59

Pickwick Papers is much too long
With a Christmas Carol we can’t go wrong

Come on get your costumes ready

crazyH Tue 17-Dec-19 21:28:10

Come on get your costumes ready
I've had a sherry, I'm a bit unsteady.

I'm also 'tight', can I be Scrooge?

Quesera Tue 17-Dec-19 22:13:35

I'm also 'tight', can I be Scrooge?
Ooh-er look, the audience is huge

Just hope I remember what to say

Doodle Tue 17-Dec-19 22:50:29

Just hope I remember what to say
It’s been a while since I’ve been in a play

I hope the script is not too long

WOODMOUSE49 Tue 17-Dec-19 22:56:58

I hope the script is not too long
Wonder if there will be a song

Curtain is about to open

Lindylou23 Tue 17-Dec-19 23:00:21

I hope the script is not too long
The we'll have time for a song

Christmas is coming way to fast

Gemini1789 Tue 17-Dec-19 23:21:59

I hope the script is not too long
The we'll have time for a song

Christmas is coming way to fast
Have they learned their lines , the Nativity cast ?

Hark the herald angels sing

henetha Wed 18-Dec-19 11:27:59

Hark the herald angels sing
Sung by a choir has a lovely ring.

Are you full of Christmas cheer?

JessK Wed 18-Dec-19 11:47:20

Are you full of Christmas cheer?
Run to the bar 'cos mines a beer

Oh to be by an open fire

threexnanny Wed 18-Dec-19 16:05:35

Oh to be by an open fire
The weather outside is just plain dire

A brass band is playing Christmas carols

Pantglas2 Wed 18-Dec-19 16:40:25

A brass band is playing Christmas carols
We sit and sing on empty beer barrels

Around the fire roaring in the brazier

Amee Wed 18-Dec-19 16:48:46

Around the fire roaring in the brazier
Watching the flames I feel lazier

I need to wrap my Christmas presents

Doodle Wed 18-Dec-19 19:48:29

I need to unwrap my Christmas presents
Having turkey this year not some pheasants (you try rhyming with presents!)

Got to put the sprouts on soon

Gemini1789 Thu 19-Dec-19 00:38:13

I need to wrap my Christmas presents
Having turkey this year not some pheasants (you try rhyming with presents!)

Got to put the sprouts on soon
The parsnips have been cooking since the end of June

For Uncle Stan I’ve bought some gin

JessK Thu 19-Dec-19 09:14:10

For Uncle Stan I've got some gin
For Auntie Flora - where to begin?

How do you buy for the best lady ever?

henetha Thu 19-Dec-19 09:42:04

How do you buy for the best lady ever?
Something intellectual as she's really very clever.

I would just settle for a Babycham or two

crazyH Thu 19-Dec-19 10:08:12

I would just settle for a Babycham or two
Where can I find those little Bambis in blue?

threexnanny Thu 19-Dec-19 16:12:53

Those special little glasses too
Or should I drink it from your shoe?

But as you are in wellies it doesn't appeal

Pantglas2 Thu 19-Dec-19 16:38:38

But as you are in wellies it doesn’t appeal
I need to stay on an even keel

If I’m to survive this festive season

Gemini1789 Fri 20-Dec-19 02:02:32

If I’m to survive this festive season
Before I go and lose my reason

I’ll need to hide a secret stash

mande Fri 20-Dec-19 02:52:22

I’ll need to hide a secret stash
And put on some perfume, just a splash!

Then, when the cock begins to crow

Joelsnan Fri 20-Dec-19 07:42:46

Then when the cock begins to crow
The new day will unveil its brand new show

Seasons colours each so nice

JessK Fri 20-Dec-19 09:48:55

Seasons colours each so nice
But at an expensive price

Why are things so out of reach?

Joelsnan Fri 20-Dec-19 11:27:32

Why are things so out of reach
No cares, I’ll pack a peach and head off to the beach

Vitamin D is good for the soul.

Gemini1789 Fri 20-Dec-19 13:07:24

Why are things so out of reach
No cares, I’ll pack a peach and head off to the beach

Vitamin D is good for the soul.
I’ll have mine out of a bowl

The sun is hiding , the rain is here

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