Comedy – Fun, family and more

Mussolini’s boots.

This is why you must always keep soldiers busy. Their propensity for mischief is boundless. Whilst in Italy in 1943, as the Axis coalition collapsed, the REME stole Mussolini’s boots! They pulled them off of Mussolini’s statue and they are on display at the REME museum in Lynham UK.

Inspiration strikes from the funniest places.

I’ve been a bit down for a few days. Just in a rut. Well not even that. I’ve done stuff and achieved daily goals I’ve set myself, like controlling my snacking etc. I’ve attended all Zoom and Teams meetings for work etc but the poetry drive wasn’t there. Today my wife asked me to mopContinue reading “Inspiration strikes from the funniest places.”

A couple of Haiku for fun.

Ripped shirt pocketUse needle and thread to mend itGood as new again A possible final line could be “there, good as new.” I’m still figuring out Haiku writing. This one is inspired by doing laundry on a rainy day. Beep! Tumble dryerIndicates it has finishedTime to fold our clothes I’m enjoying this! Here is aContinue reading “A couple of Haiku for fun.”

At the risk of appearing rude 2 – a poem

At the risk of appearing rude, you make awful food. At the risk of appearing rude, you look awful in the nude. At the risk of appearing rude, your voice is awfully crude. At the risk of appearing rude. At the risk of appearing rude, your mouth, shut, should be glued. At the risk ofContinue reading “At the risk of appearing rude 2 – a poem”

At the risk of appearing rude – a poem

I have been a fan of Spike Milligan, poet, actor, writer, Goon, since I was around 8 years old. I had received his book “The Little Pot Boiler” as a gift and it was my first experience of true nonsense poetry written by a master of nonsense. When I finally came across his poem “Abc”Continue reading “At the risk of appearing rude – a poem”

A poem for mother.

I’ve been thinking about my mum today. She died in 2018 of old age. I was doing the 100 things list where you think about a subject and try to write 100 words or sentences to do with the subject. Repetition is allowed. As you get towards the higher numbers you dig deep into yourContinue reading “A poem for mother.”

He’s one of us, he’s a Goodfella.

I’m reminded of the time I was a Goodfella and we had a gang meeting.There was Micky EyesME “What’s up fella”Pete the KillerPtK “I took care of that thing for you”Sally Balls’ brother Fat AndyFA “Salute”And Jimmy Ninety Two Times. He got that name because he said everything 92 timesJ92x “I’m going to get theContinue reading “He’s one of us, he’s a Goodfella.”

Elephant jokes.

What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence? Time to get a new fence! How do you know there’s an elephant in your fridge? Footprints in the butter! Why did the elephant paint the soles of her feet yellow? So she could hide, upside down, in custard! What’s grey, has four legsContinue reading “Elephant jokes.”

A YouTube poem.

Why is there a man dressed in yellow, shouting. Why is he telling me everything he is doing as loudly as he can? I should just click on something to get a change of scene. Maybe a reaction vid or a car crash or a failing man. Yellow fellow claims he is eating a GhostContinue reading “A YouTube poem.”

Milk and a biscuit. A poem.

Inspired by the night time ritual with my children. “A glass of milk, alone, is a splendid treat. A biscuit, solo, tastes oh so sweet. There must have been a time when milk and biscuit were sister and brother because when taken together they complement one another. Just before bed they can help you sleep.”Continue reading “Milk and a biscuit. A poem.”