John Carter Brown Poems

My wife said she still fancies me
it gave me quite a thrill,
married over thirty years
it seems she loves me still.
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Mother is a' pegging out, and I do not mean she's dying
she's pegging clothes out on the line... well, at least, she's trying;
the kids are running here and there, and getting under her feet
the wind is blowing strong again, but mother won't be beat.
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There once was a fellow named Pete
who had such enormous big feet
his body was small
but, if stood in the hall,
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My heart denies my self to lie
My tears find not an eye to cry
No consolation comes from 'bye'
But I must let you go.
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There once was a barber from York
And as barbers can, boy could he talk;
But his clients complained
They were not entertained
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We older folks all take more time
To keep things in you know;
I try sometimes to think in rhymes
Which helps me as I go.
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There once was a lodger from Gwent
Who struggled to pay all his rent;
The Landlord was tough
Saying, 'I've had enough! '
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As daylight dies,
And evening draws it's
Raven-shaded cloak across the land;
When creatures far and nigh
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If only I could stand without the creaking
Without the pain I feel in hip and knee;
If only I could focus without squinting
And read the writing straight in front of me.
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There once was a fellow named Fred
Who bought him a water-filled bed;
But worst came to worst
When the stupid thing burst,
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