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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"

Pantglas2 Thu 16-Jan-20 16:04:17

Apologies I offer, I think I’m forgiven
CrazyH, ‘‘tis mad I’ve been driven!

Never mind, we’ve managed a solution!

Gemini1789 Thu 16-Jan-20 16:16:29

Think about the end of your line
I'm the one who commits that crime.
Apologies I offer, I think I'm forgiven

My third was to end in challenge but that’s tricky to rhyme
Must admit ‘challenge’ would have been a mountain to climb

But let’s have the third ending a little demanding
Racking my brain for some understanding

But hark fair Granpoets Mr Darcy is back

WOODMOUSE49 Thu 16-Jan-20 21:02:04

But hark fair Granpoets Mr Darcy is back
Coming up the drive in his Pontiac

I grab my bag and into the car, I jump

Doodle Thu 16-Jan-20 21:04:56

I grab my bag and into the car, I jump
Banging my knee and getting a bump

Settled in nicely, the front seat is cosy

JessK Thu 16-Jan-20 21:25:34

Settled in nicely, the front seat is cosy
Look out the window to be nosey

Who's that hunk in the car behind?

crazyH Thu 16-Jan-20 21:29:32

Who's that hunk in the car behind?
As long as he has two legs, I don't mind.

I've reached that age, when anyone will do

WOODMOUSE49 Thu 16-Jan-20 21:53:39

I've reached that age, when anyone will do
But Mr Darcey's by my side, so others can join the queue.

I am very fond of the aloof romantic hero type

Gemini1789 Thu 16-Jan-20 22:03:36

I am very fond of the aloof romantic hero type
If I were to faint my brow he could wipe

But just my brow - I have standards you know

WOODMOUSE49 Thu 16-Jan-20 23:55:36

But just my brow - I have standards you know
His touch makes me all aglow

I melt when he looks at me with those deep brown eyes

52bright Fri 17-Jan-20 01:04:30

I melt when he looks at me with those deep brown eyes
must slim to catch him, forgo the pies

Once I was young with glossy brown hair

Pantglas2 Fri 17-Jan-20 07:09:35

Once I was young with glossy brown hair
Now it’s dull and grey, I’m in despair

Colour it? Can’t be doing with that faff!

WOODMOUSE49 Fri 17-Jan-20 10:19:28

Colour it? Can’t be doing with that faff!
A long blonde wig perhaps? That'll be a laugh

Will it stay in place, when in Darcey's open top car?

JessK Fri 17-Jan-20 10:28:16

Will it stay in place, when in Darcey's open top car?
Will it whisk away like a shooting star?

Better think how to keep a grip...

henetha Fri 17-Jan-20 11:42:53

Better think how to keep a grip...
A hairnet perhaps, or would that slip?

Maybe I'll have it cut shorter

Pantglas2 Fri 17-Jan-20 12:29:55

Maybe I’ll have it cut shorter
And use a dry shampoo to save water

No need to blow dry and all that hassle

Gemini1789 Fri 17-Jan-20 12:52:59

Maybe I’ll have it cut shorter
And use a dry shampoo to save water

No need to blow dry and all that hassle
Tie it up and use a tassle

Now back to Darcy , man o’ my dreams

mrswoo Fri 17-Jan-20 17:46:59

Now back to Darcy, man o’ my dreams
Let’s just hope he’s all that he seems

If he’s not Mr Nice Guy I’ll be so unhappy

Gemini1789 Fri 17-Jan-20 17:53:20

Now back to Darcy, man o’ my dreams
Let’s just hope he’s all that he seems

If he’s not Mr Nice Guy I’ll be so unhappy
I’ve bought a new top. It’s very strappy

Red is a colour that Mr D likes

Doodle Fri 17-Jan-20 19:48:46

Red is a colour that Mr D likes
It’s the main colour of one of my bikes

I’ll go over to see if he’ll come for a ride

52bright Fri 17-Jan-20 20:00:24

I'll go over to see if he'll come for a ride
We'll ride by the sea, watch the incoming tide

We'll park up the bikes and buy some ice cream

WOODMOUSE49 Fri 17-Jan-20 22:59:06

We'll park up the bikes and buy some ice cream
And watch the sun slowly set in what was my dream

Back to reality and I'm still in search of Mr D

Doodle Fri 17-Jan-20 23:18:04

Back to reality and I’m still in search of Mr D
I’ll stroll down to the lake and if he’s swimming I’ll see blush

As he rises from the water I’ll try not to blush

WOODMOUSE49 Fri 17-Jan-20 23:51:44

As he rises from the water I’ll try not to blush
He'd lost his breeches in the rush!

To save his embarrassment, I cover my eyes

Pantglas2 Sat 18-Jan-20 06:03:57

To save his embarrassment, I cover my eyes
And do my best to quieten my sighs.....

He really is most delectable

JessK Sat 18-Jan-20 09:57:40

He really is most delectable
I fell we are so connectable

Wish he felt the same as me

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