pretty crystals shone atop the stream
they so transfixed an observing eye
as the sun did reflect down its beam

was like being caught in a dream
beautiful shimmers of light seen to ply
pretty crystals shone atop the stream

jewels of nature above the water's ream
exhibiting such a captivating dye
as the sun did reflect down its beam

how lovely this bedazzling team
glistening with a bewitching spry
pretty crystals shone atop the stream

the play across the surface of a leam
which drew a mirroring focal spy
as the sun did reflect down its beam

to partake of an engaging gleam
bought wonder unto a viewer's nye  
pretty crystals shone atop the stream
as the sun reflected down its beam

his pretty girl
lives in Arkansas
he's traveling
the miles
to be with the girl
he adores

by the breaking light of dawn
he'll be holding her near
they'll be standing on her porch
taking in the bright sun's sphere

their kisses and cuddles
shall be so swell
their love shall chime
like an ecstatic bell

his pretty girl
lives in Arkansas
he's traveling
the miles
to be with the girl
he adores

they'll continue
their love story
until the moon of night
they'll stay
melded together
soaring in love's flight

their love shall be
ever fond
and they'll always
have a loving bond

his pretty
lives in Arkansas
he's traveling
the miles
to be with the girl
he adores

an item of importance
has just come to hand
so listen to the article
which is on the news stands
preventative health message
maybe of some use to all
paying attention
to your private parts
is the call

the ******* and the prostate gland
require a little investigation
every now and then
to ensure that they are
in good working order
for all you ladies and gentlemen

regular
*****
and
prostate
examinations
detected
abnormalities
which
are
abominations

pick
up
the
telephone
and
make
an
appointment
with
your
family
GP
if
you
discover
anything
that
isn't
quite
as
it
should
be

early detection of cancer cells
may mean a longer life
putting off an examination
may shorten your life
the ******* and prostate gland
need you to take care of them

heed
the
call
all
you
ladies
and
gentlemen

world trade
is in a parlous state
as the dragons and eagles of trade
cannot settle
their tariff debate

both of them
are upping the anti
which is a *** for tat
way of obtaining
supremacy's shanti

world markets look on
with great concern
as China and America's volumes
slowly smoulder
and burn

some compromise
by their respective governments
could allay a crash of doom
yet these powers just don't
seem to be making
any accommodating room

pundits who forecast
global economic trends
say that it is time
for the conciliatory blends

the
world
teeters
the
world
totters
wanting
a
resolution
to
these
pricing
matters

why did he take off
and leave the stage
he's left his fans
in a state of rage

they were looking forward
to his encore
but he quickly exited
the stage right door

he'll not be asked back
for a return season
as his huffy prima donna
act was without reason

prized possessions
were confiscated from me
they are ever lost

inner strength I'll find
to move forward without them
though it is very hard

we must be ever mindful
of our P's and Q's
for if we're not we'll
get really severe reviews

in these modern times P represents
political correctness
and all care should be taken not to
cause any offence
in our manner of linguist address
  
then there's the letter Q  where we
cannot question those of the cancel
culture crew  
as they've the so called most authoritative
vernacular point of view
  
should any of us not follow the
new age
lingo
our tongues will be
censured
pronto

there is a place
which operates
under the auspicious
of a literary site
yet I've noticed
that it isn't the case
a lot of other activity
can be found at the place
a particular kind of pastime
seems to engross
the members there
it appears to be similar
to an online dating site
with many personages
getting in on all sorts
of courting
at this point I've had few
chat up lines expressed to me
that could be because
I'm not looking to become
overly matey
one can only surmise
that a few sweet nothings
have been exchanged
along with a kiss and a hug
and possibly a telephone number or two
as with all dating establishments
a Hallmark card
with pink interlocking hearts
would have been sent
the place is a veritable
match maker heaven
for the likes
of Tevin, Kevin and Bevan
it is evident
that some have been
left out of the dating loop
as they've not taken a step
into the coupling coop
a few romances
have taken off in a big way
there could be wedding bells
anytime between September and May

The master copyist hath made an appearance
Without being given the proper clearance
He's just blown in at another poetry site
One bets he'll be at his usual caper
Plagiarizing poet's work on his paper
Twas noted that he'd come to have a look
For poems which he could put in his own nook
None can be credited as a true write
This chap is serial at knocking things off
No wonder we should of him verily scoff  
As bold as a brass **** he was stealing
Slipping under the radar's scope to ******  
He's made that locale his casual patch
Hope he hasn't purloined those poet's writing

the drought had taken a toll
on the farmers bank accounts
no longer could they shell out
the cash for bills that did surmount

a failure of crops had them in tears
they'd worked like Trojans for the whole year
disappointment was in their hearts
no wheat or barley to fill their market carts

so sad to see this situation so very forlorn
dead were the golden ears of corn
no more plantings could the farmers afford
the banks and drought had put them to the sword

never could I put a foot right
each of my steps were in his sight
my indiscretions numbered quite a few
they were always within his view
his line of tolerance bit like a shark
ousted was I for going over the mark

his eagle eye was vigilant
waiting
watching
for
me
to
go
over
the
line
in
the
sand

my misconduct
at his hallowed place
marked me
as an utter disgrace

as there are so few pennies
in the household kitty
we all have to be
more than a little canny

watching our expenditure
is a daily necessity
for we've only a certain
amount of currency

yesterday I went to
the hairdresser for a trim
but I decided against it
as the cost was too grim

because the *** of money
I had did look slim
I retained my cash to have
an appearance less prim  

with our money not going
as far as it once did
we've got to find
economical ways to save a quid

the things we need for every day
living are beyond our bid
over spending leaves not much
to store under our money jar lids

in these days where prices
are peaking ever higher
it is incumbent on us
to be more savvy buyers

our hard won dollars
are all becoming triers
as we step into the shopping mall's
cash burning pyres

I may not have too many friends
but the ones I have are authentic
a friend is a person who isn't a fake

an inquiry has been called
into the Mungindi Cup
the horse that won it
had his galloping speed hurried up

evidently the horse had been administered
some sort of enhancement
which assured that he ran
with better advancement

the stewards of the racing club
were rather suspicious
as the horse's racing ability
was far too auspicious

the police are looking into
this strange state of affairs
it wasn't possible for the old nag
to run with such dashing flair

in our region horse racing
has been dealt a shocking blow
and it's fine reputation
has sunken very low

once the inquiries findings
are published in the newspapers
we'll all be informed
of the race horse owner's capers

an intersecting pattern
has shown up
on the radar screen
there are many familiar characters
to be seen

entities from a far
constellations
has appeared in this location
it has be most astounding
to find those floaters
in this surrounding

I bet if I check the radar screen
in the next while
there will be more familiar entities
landing on its dial
they are ever popping
into this sphere
and one finds this
all to be exceptionally queer

at any minute Alvin Asteroid and Melba Meteorite
may make an appearance
on the site
they'll be traveling
incognito
but the intersecting pattern
shall bear their info

tears of sorrow
excoriated
the depths of her soul
a radiant angel
touched
her fathoms
with fingers of solicitude
their light
upraised
her from the depths
of aching despondency

the young lad from Oz
and the old pro from Spain
shall do battle on
the center court's domain

us Australians hope
that Nick can knock Nadal over
what a triumph
that will be on British clover

the pundits say the lad
has enough fire power
to wear the pro down
and make him cower

serving shall be the key
to the outcome of the match
everyone knows
that it must be up to scratch

Nadal shall have to use
every bit of his armory
to keep the lad
from claiming a great victory

the duel between
the two men shall be riveting
so I'll get seated in front of the telly
to start watching

rage
rage
rage
maintain
the
rage
for the one who saw
so fit to obliterate
such magnificent lights
from the page's plate

let
not
the
rage
ever
subside
keep
it
going
in
a
spirited
stride

rage
rage
rage
protest
the
rage
against the removal
of those gifted amps
their lambent works
were of stellar lamps

show
the
dark
prince
our
passionate
dissent
as
we
rage
on
with
rebuke's
discontent

rage
rage
rage

it's a tad overcast
in our parts to-day
and rain shall fall
by the end of day

the weathermen
have told us to be ready
as the falls of rain
will be quite steady

we've got our wellington boats
at our back doors
and our umbrellas
are unfurled on verandah floors

the rain will give us
no trouble at all
as a matter of fact
we'll be pleased with its call

for the rain's multitude of drops
we've been waiting
and its pitter patter
will be ever so satiating

conditions have been
as dry as a bone
a few puddles on the roads
will not makes us groan

the rain has just started
to spill o'er the town
and all of our car windows
have been left down

but we're really happy
that the rain is falling
listening to its moistening spree
is ever so enthralling

random splashes of cerise
were painted in the eve sky
they predicted a morrow
of beaming sunshine

how do you acquire
a good man
one who'll fill you
with much elan

where is this kind of man
one asks
does he secret
behind a mask

seeking his loving
is my endless quest
I'll be at his most
amorous behest

he's out there
for me to claim
he'll be very happy
to discover this dame

whence our paths
do finally converge
they'll be an ardent
rapturous love surge

around the raging fire
there shall be a cheerful bash
as his huge empire
is burnt to a blackened ash

the wheel shall turn
he shall be completely wiped out
for he has treated some
with an unfair clout

his band of supporters
shall feel sympathy for him
yet in other quarters
there will only be contempt of him

laughter shall be heard
in every nook and cranny on the planet
as his ashes are lain
beneath a slab of granite

the mighty do fall
he is no exception
for his type of person
there is not an inkling of redemption

these words are uttered
in a temper of passion
as he never exhibited
any form of compassion

time nears for his kingdom
to be eaten by a blazing fire
it shall be a highly combustible
unquenchable fire

thy mind's eye
sees this scene play
there shall be an ending
to his realm's days

a real estate agent
is the person to talk to
if you want a house
with a nice ocean view

listings of these kind
of properties are rare
there's not many on the market
which isn't very fair

residing on the scenic
North Carolina coastline
would most definitely
be ever so divine

as the sun rises
I'd look out over the bay
to catch a glimpse
of the yachts sailing away

upon my two storey deck
I'd read a book
whilst partaking of a serving
of salad and roasted chook

I'll be on the phone
to the realtor this afternoon
so he can line up a sale
for me pretty soon

near the seaside
is where I want to nest
living in a bush locale
isn't all the best

to smell the sea breeze
wafting o'er my yard
that would be a fabulous
tip top draw card

where the brine rushes
into the sandy shore
I'd so love to be situated
there forevermore

my pots and pans are packed
and ready to go
I'm just waiting to hear
from the realtor Mr Row

I'd like to be reborn
as a thoroughbred horse
so I can run around the verdant
Flemington Race Course

I've always fancied a three thousand
two hundred meter race
where I could gallop with an
unrivaled pace

the crowd singing out
isn't she a punter's delight
on winning the cup at
an incredible speed of light