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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 Sun 12-Jan-20 12:39:27

Do as you would be done by is a good phrase
Try remembering it most days

Help others where you can

threexnanny Sun 12-Jan-20 13:42:33

Help others where you can
Ignoring those who don't give a damn

None of us is perfect so we have to do our best

WOODMOUSE49 Sun 12-Jan-20 17:21:34

None of us is perfect so we have to do our best
Take care and don't get stressed

Worrying will give you wrinkles galore

Doodle Sun 12-Jan-20 18:41:14

Worrying will give you wrinkles galore
More worrying will give you even more

Time to relax in a nice smelling bath

Quesera Sun 12-Jan-20 21:23:25

Time to relax in a nice smelling bath
Chat on the phone and have a laugh

Switch off the screens and enjoy a book

mrswoo Sun 12-Jan-20 22:27:53

Switch off the screen and enjoy a book
You could even learn to cook

Like Mary Berry you could bake a cake

crazyH Sun 12-Jan-20 23:42:32

Like Mary Berry you could bake a cake
For the photshoot, I'll bring a fake.

The amount of money I spend in Greggs!,!

52bright Sun 12-Jan-20 23:50:41

The amount of money I spend in Greggs
It would be better spent on some healthy eggs

But if you're offering it's champagne for me

crazyH Sun 12-Jan-20 23:56:03

But if you're offering it's champagne for me
You're welcome, but no proper glasses you see.

If you're happy to drink out of a highball glas

Pantglas2 Mon 13-Jan-20 09:04:53

If you’re happy to drink out of a highball glass
Surely a flute would show more class

And much less temptation to simply guzzle

JessK Mon 13-Jan-20 09:54:13

And much less temptation to simply guzzle
Which glass to use is a puzzle

Drink etiquette is not my thing

henetha Mon 13-Jan-20 11:10:58

Drink etiquette is not my thing
"Anything goes" I'll sing.

But a cup of tea is sometimes best

threexnanny Mon 13-Jan-20 13:30:22

But a cup of tea is sometimes best
I'll leave the serious drinking to all the rest

And a nice shortbread biscuit to go with my cuppa

Pantglas2 Mon 13-Jan-20 13:49:09

And a nice shortbread biscuit to go with my cuppa
Might have more and not bother with supper

Course it won’t do any good for my 5:2 diet

Gemini1789 Mon 13-Jan-20 19:31:26

And a nice shortbread biscuit to go with my cuppa
Might have more and not bother with supper

Course it won’t do any good for my 5:2 diet
I’ll buy a nice steak and learn how to fry it

Chips are banned so shall I have beans ?

Doodle Mon 13-Jan-20 20:35:04

Chips are banned so shall I have beans?
I’ll cook plenty so help yourself by all means.

No pudding tonight just a nice pear

crazyH Mon 13-Jan-20 21:38:58

No pudding tonight just a nice pear
Stewed in red wine, after a steak, medium rare.

Cheese and biscuits to finish off the meal

mrswoo Mon 13-Jan-20 22:08:29

Cheese and biscuits to finish off the meal
A nice bit of Stilton - that’s the real deal

I'll soon forget about my diet!

JessK Tue 14-Jan-20 10:14:43

I'll soon forget about my diet!
I see food - I want to try it

I do so enjoy this lovely food

Gemini1789 Tue 14-Jan-20 10:20:31

I'll soon forget about my diet!
I see food - I want to try it

I do so enjoy this lovely food
And something else to lift my mood

For me it’s my garden in the spring

henetha Tue 14-Jan-20 10:57:56

For me it’s my garden in the spring
Birds and flowers make our hearts sing.

It's simple things which really count

Pantglas2 Tue 14-Jan-20 11:16:11

It’s simple things which really count
A happy life is worth any amount

With good health I’m really blessed

Doodle Tue 14-Jan-20 12:34:48

With good health I’m really blessed
Happy in my comfy nest

Outside it might be pouring down

threexnanny Tue 14-Jan-20 15:59:02

Outside it might be pouring down
Oh dear, I've got to go into town!

Maybe I can ring for something to be delivered

Gemini1789 Tue 14-Jan-20 16:19:49

Maybe I can ring for something to be delivered
I did. He came . Stood outside and shivered .

He was tall dark and handsome . I invited him in .

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