Val's Poetry
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Minnie Mouse
Minnie, Minnie, Minnie Mouse! |
The SeashellOne day I found a seashell,As pretty as can be. It was a shade of lemon That appealed to me. I took it home to keep, I took it home to see. I put it that seashell in a box, And took it home with me I held the seashell to my ear, And it began a song. “Take me back to my home To the sea where I belong” “I’m not a shell for you to keep; For only for you to see. And I will sing this song, Until you set me free” “I was a pretty seashell, Until you brought me here. First I’ll lose my colour, And then I’ll die, I fear” “Take me back to my home, To the sea where I belong. Until you set me free, I will sing this song.” I took that seashell back to the shore, Once there I set her free. The brown turned back to lemon light, Beauty for all to see. The seashell was alive again, But the lesson was for me. So when you find a seashell, Leave it there for all to see.
The March Of The CatsOne! Two! Three! Four!All cats accounted for. Basil’s in the kitchen Elsa’s in the Hall Emma’s in the bedroom It’s a free-for-all! Twiglet’s in the garden Chasing butterflies Lapping up the sunshine Under sunny skies Basil’s in the laundry now Snoozin up a storm He likes it when the dryer’s on It keeps him warm One! Two! Three! Four! All cats accounted for. |
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A Lizard On My LegHe looked at meI looked at him I thought him cute I named him Jim I lined the cats up, One, Two, Three, Now listen carefully to me Unless you want a new venue Lizards are off the menu! Now Jim and I are friends for life I’ve met his kids, I’ve met the wife. She’s really nice – her name is Meg And Jim, a lizard on my leg. Easy now, I said, I know you’re scared Yeah, he said “Not half!” And moved himself onto my calf. Now do you think You could let go? At which he leapt On to my toe! I know you’re getting Fond of me, But could you do it - Off my knee?! I am becoming Fond of you, And turned a Softer shade of blue |
“Should I call The Trauma Team? You’ll looking… well.. A little green” “I’m just so shaken”, With a frown, He turned a duller Shade of brown. “If you were me, And a cat did that, Wouldn’t you Feel rather flat? The cats they caught me On the floor Perhaps I’ll move up On this door Or maybe I should stay “THIS high?” And with that, Moved on to my thigh! “Now really, James, I’ve had enough I’m sorry that The cats were rough” “I can’t work with A lizard on my leg Off you go – Back home to Meg!” |
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Lexington LizardLexington Lizard was born in a blizzard;At least, that’s how it seemed to him. Just a bad storm, on an island quite warm, But you feel the cold more when you’re slim Now Lex knew a dog, a racing road hog, A greyhound, by the name of Rex. They hung out together, in all kinds of weather, And the gym, where he worked on his ‘pecs. The big town race; Rex dreamed of first place, But he needed a coach to win. When you start to slow.. a good coach makes you go! Oh, what a state he was in. Rex trained for weeks; he was looking quite sleek, He set off well at the start. He could hear Lex holler, from inside his collar, And it gave the big dog heart. If he could keep up his speed, the win was guaranteed, He pulled away from the pack, headed south. He sped down Main, like a hurricane, Caught the finish line tape in his mouth. “Lexington Lizard! – As a coach – You’re a wizard!” “Lex, Matey – are you all right?” “W-When you run, Rex, you shake! It was like an earthquake!” “I was holdin’ on for dear life!” The moral of the story, is to go for the glory, And get yourself a good coach like Lex! Keep your coach close at hand, so you can hear each command, And you’ll be a winner like Rex! |
The Four CatsThere was Dogie, Fluff, and Big-boy,Oh, and Fred, (who lives outside), The four cats and myself, Spent the winter, side by side. Early the first morning, Fluff's up and about; It's only three in the morning, But she wants to be let out. And when they'd had their breakfast, And I'm hungrier than most, Fluff brought me a mouse, That she thought I'd like on toast. Big-boy is so aptly named, He eats more than his share, He loves to lie in cupboards, With his feet up in the air. I left him in my room one day, Drawers open - without a care, Imagine my surprise to find him In my underwear! Then there was the advent Of the Christmas Tree, Or really, I should say, Fred's curiosity. Not content with climbing To the top and having fun, He knocked off all the ornaments, One by one. Even as I sit here, Writing out this song, Dogie's into everything, "Helping” me along! If you want days full of interest, Cats are great company, Lovingly unpredictable, At least, that's what they - told me! |
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Tucker ManMy name is Tucker Man, and this is my sad storyIt’s about a lot of things, but mostly territory. My lady, she’s an author; she’s written about me Of days of wine and roses, and short-lived Royalty. Like many cats before me, I was King just for a while And like the Coopers store in town, I had my own style. When I was just a wee lad, a bundle of gray fur With my brothers and my sisters, life was just a blur My mother had the cat flu, & all of us were sick My lady dashed us to the vet, Endsmeet or was it Ettrick? It’s there that I was treated, my lady bathed my eyes Gave us cuddles, fed us well, and listened to our cries. My siblings got their sight back, but I was too far gone I became a Special Needs, and Royalty was born. Of course, I was so handsome, my lass could not resist A rich and smoky silver gray, and loving me was bliss I thought I was the only one, the great love of her life Imagine my surprise to find I had a wife. And not one wife but four, and more that I could tell A multi-kitten household, this did not bode well The girls were not too bad, some were even fun And then one day, an alpha male stepped into the sun They found him in a dumpster, at Four Star Pizza, Flatts My life has slowly gone downhill every day since that. There’s only room for one on stage, not that I really care When they found him in that dumpster, they should have left him there I pace the kitchen counter, I yip and cry and whine, And I pee on the toaster because it was once mine I also pee on curtains; they hold my scent so well Mico’s competition and he can go to hell.
WindfallI could do with a windfall - I need a breakI believe in inheritance - don't want to wait I'm lookin' for a money tree - yeah, I'm on the take Don't talk to me about principles - they're a mistake Yeah, I was such a fool back then - now it's all too late I could’ve been sittin' pretty now - on my Estate My boss who pays my wages - he says the cash flow's low Just pay me what you owe me man - I don't want to know My bills come pretty regular - I'll spare you the detail It can't go out 'til it's come in - cheque's in the mail I'm lookin' pretty shabby now - my clothes are all threadbare I don't need no fancy duds- but - I don't wanna share Guess that wraps it up for me - don't wish nobody ill But as I said to my relatives, just put me in the will |
DeepHow deep can love go?How much can love grow? In a year or so, In just a year or so? Feels deep to me, Feels red and raw, And something that I’ve never felt before. Sweet love there was, And sweet love grew, As if all roads in my life Led to you. It was like coming home, Home to stay, And I would not have had it Any other way. I wrote you songs, Great songs of love, Of happiness And stars above So when you left, When you left me, I surely wish the earth Had swallowed me. Yes, when you left, When you left me, There was no light Or harmony. When you left, When you left me, I shattered like the sunlight On the sea. Deep wounds take time, Take time to heal, Hard to believe that This was real. Yes wounds take time, Take time to heal, Meantime this is how You’re going to feel. So I held on, Said “This will pass,” “He’ll slowly slip away Into my past”. My leaking eyes, My lonely tears, Were symptomatic Of my fears. I told myself To take my time, There’s physical, and then there’s Heart and Mind. A memory Is all you’ll be, Of deepest love that Came to me. To die alone, And without you, Is not the only thing I’ll do. To see me now, You’d never know, I’ve been to hell and back Where I did not want to go. Another man, Can have me now, It’s just a case of When, and who, and how. It’s not as if I haven’t tried, To strangle our love Many times. To end this rhyme, Or reason last, I’m moving on, you are My past. |
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The Angry Blues (When Alice Stuart Came To Town)Since Alice Stuart came to town,Everybody’s been feeling down; Feelin down, we’ve got the blues, And it’s goin around. I’m feelin down, down and out; That’s what that lady’s all about. She brings you down til you feel good; Singin the blues the way you should. That Michael Cacy - He’s to blame; He’s the reason that she came! (And I ain’t been the same -since Alice came.) He met her in some US town; Now everybody’s feelin down. I’m also blaming Jeannie Flath; She can have some of my wrath. (She gave Alice Bed and bath!) I can’t leave Neil Burnie out; Animal man can Play and shout. If you say He can carry a tune, I’ll see you on the back side of the moon. He’s even got a band called Bones – They’re always playin bluesy tones. Neil Burnie – Harmonica man, Plays the strumstick like nobody can. (That’s because no one else has one!) I say Put Neil Burnie in a cage, And throw the Bones in - I’m in a rage! Don’t let that man back on stage! I call this song the Angry Blues; Man, this is so outrageous! How’d they let in something so contagious As real blues? What’s up with our border patrol? This is affecting young and old! It’s like a virus going wild Affecting every man, woman and child! Has everybody gone insane? We’ve all got the blues – it’s plain as plain, Plan as can be, plain to see; What Alice Stuart’s done to me. Since Alice Stuart came to town, Everybody’s been feeling down; We’ve got the blues, And it’s goin around. |
Riding on AirYou’re riding on rubber, you’re riding on airHelmet’s unfastened, but you don’t care You’re racing on rubber, racing so fast Cops will never catch you; and then you crash You wanted to fly; you got your wish But did you really mean for everything to end like this? If you did care, we wouldn’t have to feel blue If you did care, we wouldn’t have to bury you Saw your name in the paper, pictures of you Funeral Directors, doing what they do Five minutes on Facebook; five minutes of fame Betcha by tomorrow they won’t remember your name You wanted to fly; you got your wish But did you really mean for everything to end like this? Now you’re just a number, six feet under Now you’re just a number, six feet under You didn’t think about your loved ones Who would be left behind Every day for the rest of her life On your Momma’s mind You’re riding on rubber, riding on air Helmet’s unfastened; now do you care? |
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Christmas Is1. Christmas is holding hands and hugsTrains that go chug-chug Hot embers on the rug! _aaagh! Quick, put it out! – (sounds of stomping) Expressions of love 2. Christmas is remembering the joys Soundly sleeping boys Tip-toeing with toys – crash! – “uh - Dad, is Santa OK?” Expressions of love 3. Christmas is being of good cheer Parties celebrate the year Drinking too much beer – hic! Expressions of love 4. Christmas is that magical Christmas Eve Knowing you believe Gravy on your sleeve – oh no! Expressions of love 5. Christmas is family and friends Time to make amends What on earth did Grandma send? – (last year it was inedible!) Expressions of love 6. Christmas is cats on the windowsill Knowing you’ve had your fill The ringing of the till – ding ding! Expressions of love 7. Christmas is cookies in the jar Letters from afar “Honey, where did I leave the car?” Expressions of love 8. Christmas is multi-colored lights Waistlines getting tight Why didn’t I assemble this last night? (sounds of frustration) Expressions of love 9. Christmas is log fires and mistletoe Seeing friends you know Which end does the stuffing go? Expressions of love 10. Christmas is mince pies and cinnamon “Can I open another present Mum?” How do you know when the turkey’s done? Expressions of love 11. Christmas is things you don’t really need Like exotic flower seed Daddy, the puppy just (p..d!)…er - had an accident – oh no, not again! Expressions of love 12. Christmas is cranberry sauce –home made Games you’ve always played And “I ain’t gonna work today!” Expressions of love |
Take Me With YouTake me with you when you go,You needn't be alone, you know. For, dare I say, there comes with me An inkling of Serenity. And when you can't take any more, I will make you feel secure. For I will with my little rhyme, Remind you one step at a time.. That feelings flow more deeply now, Because you're growing, learning how, To change some things, and to control, In doing so you've become whole. So whether good or bad a feeling, It's a sure sign of your healing. So take me with you when you go, You needn't be alone you know. |
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