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This is a poem I wrote inspired by the classic poem ‘You Are Old Father William’ which featured in Alice in Wonderland. My version of this famous poem is called ‘You Are Old Mother Dearest’. You Are Old Mother Dearest “You are old mother dearest,” my daughter said “It’s a lifetime since you were at …
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It’s the 2012 London Olympics; They run, they swim, they pedal. It’s all going well for Team GB And they’re racking up the medals. So as I am sitting comfortably At home, in my regular seat I start to daydream wildly; I could have been an athlete! I’m sure it’s not that simple To compete …
From two considered, at points, obsessed To co-habiting duellers, estranged, at best. How does it turn from A to B On the road past holy matrimony. Once were cuddles, chats and plans Now snarls, and stares and final demands. Amidst the chaos of family life You lose the lust of husband and wife. Both too …
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