Whisht! lads, haad yor gobs, Aa’ll tell yer aall and aaful story, Whisht! lads, haad yor gobs, An’ Aal tell yer ’bout the woorm. . One Sunday morn young Lambton went A-fishing in the Wear An’ catched a fish upon he’s heuk He thowt leuk’t varry queer But whatt’n a kind of fish it was […]
Soccer Sonnet Now children, said the teacher with a smile Put down your books and let your pencils fall Come out into the playfround for a while And run around with me and kick a ball. We’ll pick two teams and use our coats for goals (But leave our bags and worries at the door) […]
The Wind that Shakes the Barley There’s music in my heart all day, I hear it late and early, It comes from fields are far away, The wind that shakes the barley. Above the uplands drenched with dew The sky hangs soft and pearly, An emerald world is listening to The wind […]
Lord Finchley Lord Finchley tried to mend the Electric Light Himself. It struck him dead: And serve him right! It is the business of the wealthy man To give employment to the artisan. Hilaire Belloc (1870-1953) . . . Saturday 5th October 2013 William Hill Scottish FA Cup k.o.:- 3.00pm 2nd Round Gala Fairydean Rovers […]
There’s a famous seaside place called Blackpool, That’s noted for fresh air and fun, And Mr and Mrs Ramsbottom Went there with young Albert their son. . A grand little lad was young Albert All dressed in his best; quite a swell With a stick with an ‘orse’s ‘ead ‘andle The finest that Woolworths could […]
