David Threadgold Poems

Who pulled the trigger?
That started a war
Who said let us fight?
There’ll be talking no more
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Behind the bark
The beetles bore
Majestic Elm tree
Once no more
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A day at the fair
First the coconut-shy’s
Throwing the wooden balls
Watch out someone cries
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If I could see tomorrow
While still being here today
I’d check what won the races
And make the bookies pay
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A little mini whirlwind
Gave my washing quite a turn
It spun around the garden
Just like a butter churn
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An arm around your shoulder
You cuddled up so tight
As Frankenstein got to his feet
A shudder showed your fright
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Why does our man desire
The things that he’s not got
Why does he wear his jumper?
When outside the weathers hot
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Will you meet by the garden gate?
To help my roses bloom
Will you meet me in a darkened lounge?
To brighten up my room
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I wonder if the grass is greener
On the other side
I wonder if the sun shines brighter
If the Moon should hide
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Dear next-door neighbour
The one we like most
We’re sorry to hear
Your gate lost a post
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