Tapioca Mouthwash
Outrage at the orthodox
Venom for the vain
Irrational dislike of socks
And love of Salisbury Plain
Hatred of the halibut
Envy of meringues
Anger when the shops are shut
Joyous berry stains.
Coveting of kerosene
Craving for cocoons
Longing for the langoustine
And bands with nine bassoons
Boredom on the Bayou
Languor on the launch
Careful with that Kangaroo!
and please ignore my paunch!
Mirth on Maundy Thursday
Gladness in the glen
Everyone prefers the
Women to the men
No pudding in the poetry!
Censors on the trail!
Make room for more bigotry
Emasculate the mail!
Shun the parson, save your soul!
Only drill-bits make us whole.
Our dear pudding does no harm!
Eat it on the run
Smash the dish on Maggie's farm
(Please excuse the pun)
I likes it with my porkpies,
Mine aubergine, my prunes
Now the broken fork lies
Among the sharpened tunes
Scorn for every envelope
Cursing every curve
Contempt for every antelope
Is more than they deserve!
Shun the parson, eat more cheese!
Only windmills feel the breeze
| Contributors: | P, Roland, Stacy, Bop, TG. |
| Poem finished: | 29th April 1997. |