Really Old Timer Poem by Douglas Scotney

Douglas Scotney

Douglas Scotney

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Resides in Adelaide

Really Old Timer



An ancient English ancient poet,
who still used the term 'to guerish',
found himself
bien compris en France.

For that (and a good grant)
he settled in Nantes;
which he wouldn't have, I feel,
if instead, he modern-termed 'to heal'.

Monday, June 11, 2018
Topic(s) of this poem: language,lesson
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bien compris = well-understood
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Douglas Scotney

Douglas Scotney

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Resides in Adelaide
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