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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"

TATT Sat 28-Dec-19 13:17:32

What is she up to with shears on my hedge ?
Oh goodness gracious, she’s cut out a wedge!

My poor hedge looks so battered

Pantglas2 Sat 28-Dec-19 17:34:34

My poor hedge looks so battered
Across which Nerys and I nattered

Lord, I hope she doesn’t start on my bush!

Joelsnan Sat 28-Dec-19 17:57:54

Lord I hope she doesn’t start on my bush
Which I’ve cultivated to be thick and lush

I think I’ll go and grab the shears

Doodle Sat 28-Dec-19 21:27:28

I think I’ll go and grab the shears
Hide them before she sheds any tears

No more trimming of the hedge

JessK Sat 28-Dec-19 21:36:06

No more trimming of the hedge
Much better is a wooden ledge

Make it as simple as can be

Gemini1789 Sat 28-Dec-19 21:39:41

No more trimming of the hedge
But look ! with Nerys my brother Reg

I’m not very nosey , you understand ,

threexnanny Sat 28-Dec-19 22:15:15

From JESSK

Make it simple as can be
No complications, this is all about me

I don't want neighbours peeping through the gap

FarNorth Sun 29-Dec-19 00:21:18

I don't want neighbours peeping through the gap
In case I'm starkers, having a nap

So a study barrier is what I need

FarNorth Sun 29-Dec-19 00:22:20

*So a sturdy barrier is what I need

Joelsnan Sun 29-Dec-19 05:50:31

So a sturdy barrier is what I need
To protect the ground when I plant the seeds

The garden centre is my ‘sweetie shop’

Pantglas2 Sun 29-Dec-19 07:38:12

The garden centre is my sweetie shop
I spend the day there, til I drop

Another acer, some compost and a begonia

henetha Sun 29-Dec-19 11:14:11

Another acer, some compost and a begonia
Or maybe I'll plant a mahonia.

Plants are my babies these days

mrswoo Sun 29-Dec-19 16:50:31

Plants are my babies these days
They grow in such blooming good ways

But I’d rather have a bird table

threexnanny Sun 29-Dec-19 18:57:30

But I'd rather have a bird table
There's one at the back of next door's stable

Will they let me have it, or will they charge a lot?

Doodle Sun 29-Dec-19 19:41:08

Will they let me have it or will they charge a lot.
Perhaps the will exchange it for a pie and a small tot

A bird bath would be useful

Pantglas2 Sun 29-Dec-19 22:35:50

A birdbath would be useful
Plus coffee and a streusel

Wouldn’t be more than Kaffe und Kirke

52bright Sun 29-Dec-19 22:49:04

Wouldn't be more than Kaffe and Kirke
I always get that at the Kirk

Would rather swop for raspberry gin

Grannmarie Sun 29-Dec-19 23:07:00

Would rather swop for raspberry gin,
But over indulgence might be a sin?

Other drinks are available!

henetha Mon 30-Dec-19 09:44:24

Other drinks are available!
But you'll end up under the table.

Maybe fruit juice is a healthier choice

TATT Mon 30-Dec-19 13:59:25

Maybe fruit juice is a healthier choice
Said my clear and calm inner voice

I’ll ignore it. Let good times prevail!

Joelsnan Mon 30-Dec-19 14:35:26

I’ll ignore it. Let good times prevail
By drinking and dancing and maybe a handsome male

Mind you I’d rather be snuggled in bed

Pantglas2 Mon 30-Dec-19 14:41:16

Mind you I’d rather be snuggled in bed
With that handsome male instead

Of my snoring and farting other half!

WOODMOUSE49 Mon 30-Dec-19 16:08:28

Of my snoring and farting other half!
Who's no good for a larf!

Time to book that holiday in the sun.

Gemini1789 Mon 30-Dec-19 16:13:04

Time to book that holiday in the sun.
Count me in I’m keen to come

Husbands not allowed . Where shall we go ?

mrswoo Mon 30-Dec-19 16:30:26

Husbands not allowed. Where shall we go?
I don’t mind as long as there’s no snow

I’ve always fancied Brazil

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