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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"

JessK Fri 03-Jan-20 21:38:03

Will we have cakes and jam and scones
If we do I'll make no bones

Happy to indulge in all things sweet

mrswoo Fri 03-Jan-20 23:18:30

Will we have cakes and jam and scones
Or will we be served old chicken bones

With lots of tasty gravy

mrswoo Fri 03-Jan-20 23:23:31

Our posts crossed JessK

Happy to indulge in all things sweet
This year I’ll try to eat less meat

and I’ll try to eat more veggies

crazyH Fri 03-Jan-20 23:47:12

And I’ll try to eat more veggies
When I go for a meal at Reggie's.

But don't give me those low calorie puddings

Pantglas2 Sat 04-Jan-20 08:36:29

But don’t give me those low calorie puddings
Or there won’t be anymore cuddlings

As around my waist your arms won’t stretch

henetha Sat 04-Jan-20 12:33:08

As around my waist your arms won’t stretch
I'm such a greedy overfed wretch.

But my new diet is underway

Doodle Sat 04-Jan-20 23:00:14

But my new diet is underway
All my fat just fading away

I’ll go for a run to shed some pounds

WOODMOUSE49 Sun 05-Jan-20 00:39:53

I’ll go for a run to shed some pounds
As I do all my milk rounds

I've decided I need a different part-time job

crazyH Sun 05-Jan-20 01:10:43

I've decided I need a different part-time job
A mountaineer or a walker for a sprightly dog

crazyH Sun 05-Jan-20 01:12:48

Sorry, 3rd line

Snowdonia would suit me fine, I know

52bright Sun 05-Jan-20 01:24:50

Snowdonia would suit me fine I know
but don't fancy dog walking in the snow

maybe a job in finance will make me rich

Elrel Sun 05-Jan-20 04:43:02

Maybe a job in finance will make me rich
And I’ll become a hardened bitch

Smashing glass ceilings in the City

Pantglas2 Sun 05-Jan-20 08:59:22

Smashing glass ceilings in the city
I sometimes think I’m Walter Mitty

Full of dreams and illusions

crazyH Sun 05-Jan-20 09:41:48

Full of dreams and illusions
Mother says they're all delusions.

What's the harm in daydreaming

henetha Sun 05-Jan-20 10:10:29

What's the harm in daydreaming
Cold reality can be very demeaning

As long as we know the difference though

mrswoo Sun 05-Jan-20 16:41:47

As long as we know the difference though
Through life’s rich tapestry we all must go

And end up where we hope to be

Pantglas2 Sun 05-Jan-20 16:53:55

And end up where we hope to be
With a little serendipity

What blessings may our lives unfold

WOODMOUSE49 Sun 05-Jan-20 18:26:40

What blessings may our lives unfold
Live to the fullest and aim to be bold

In the end, we'll only regret the chances we didn't take

threexnanny Sun 05-Jan-20 19:46:13

In the end, we'll only regret the chances we didn't take
and perhaps the decisions we didn't make

Let's live life to the full from now on

WOODMOUSE49 Sun 05-Jan-20 20:53:12

Let's live life to the full from now on
I'm going to keep that promised liaison

The agency seem to have found the perfect match

JessK Sun 05-Jan-20 21:22:27

The agency seem to have found the perfect match
Lets hope he's a good catch

A night on the tiles for me and him

Doodle Sun 05-Jan-20 21:48:54

A night on the tiles for me and him
He’s got a good body, he’s been to the gym

I only hope I can keep up the pace

mrswoo Sun 05-Jan-20 22:18:46

I only hope I can keep up the pace
I think I’ll dress up in satin and lace

And show off my latest tattoo

WOODMOUSE49 Mon 06-Jan-20 00:54:41

And show off my latest tattoo
I had to wait ages for it in the queue

What will he think of the snake on my arm

crazyH Mon 06-Jan-20 02:02:00

What will he think of the snake on my arm
He'll know this girl can do me some harm.

He'll learn to love me, tattoos and all

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