BEASTLY TALES - THE NARROWBOAT
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Richard Hersel
BEASTLY TALES
THE NARROWBOAT
One of the most marvellous things afloat,
Is the simply stupendous narrowboat.
Designed to sedately glide along canals,
They are narrow in width to avoid indignant howls,
From boats coming from the opposite direction,
Passing by smoothly, no need for deflection.
They were once, by draught horses pulled,
But that practice has since been annulled.
Now they glide along under their own power,
Mostly used by holiday makers by the hour.
Can you now think of a more restful sojourn,
Aboard one of these narrowboats as propellers churn.
Travelling by canals one must use locks,
(Orderly progress does avoid shocks).
These allow for adjustments in canal heights,
Too many in at once could produce fights.
But generally it is a most tranquil affair,
And certainly easier than climbing a stair.
Some of the bigger locks may end in disaster,
If they did not employ a Lock Master.
Now Gerald Jodpur did hire a narrowboat,
For two weeks they would be happily afloat.
They thought they had packed adequate provisions you see,
Until it came time for afternoon tea.
They searched in the cupboards and quickly saw,
That, in their packing, there had been a flaw.
No tea had been packed, a disaster!
Gerald quickly ran back to the Lock Master,
“There’s a village about a mile ahead”,
“There you’ll find tea it should be said”.
So Gerald returned to the boat, and his wife Polly.
He desperately felt he was off his trolly.
“My dear, would you terribly mind,”
“Going to the next village, I’m in a bit of a bind”.
“I’m not fibbing, honesty only for me”,
“Now remember, when you go to get the tea”,
“There’s only one brand I do desire”,
“That’s ‘Honours’, and I’m not a liar.
Polly asked, “Why this brand Honours now?”
And Gerald bent down to give a bow,
“Because Honour’s Tea is the Best, Polly see!”
Yes, Honesty is the best policy.
Your poems are the best of steemit friend, I love them for their innovation.
Before poetry, both tremble and understand.
Let's say that there are two types of poetic minds: one apt to invent fables and another willing to believe them.
Your comment is very incisive, I always appreciate well thought out comments. Thank you.
Polly Jodpur really lucked up when she married good old Gerald with the afternoon narrowboat tea parties smh honest tea is the best, Polly see. lol good read and write!
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Nice how you put it, yourself. 👍
Hello Richard yesterday I skipped your poem but today I resumed my date with your poem. You are always humorous and surreal. In Italy we say a lot of stuff! (I personally do not like tea)
A glass of Chianti is also nice :)
yes, of course, in good fellowship
Hehehe, nice rhymes. I love the rhymes the most, humor came in the end though. Good job. 👍
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It's all about entertainment. Glad you liked it.
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hahaha, for me the end was not so predictable, hahaha "the honestis is the best policy" excellent!
Glad you got a laugh out of it.
Your peoms are inspiring and full of humour..pls forgive for me for resteeming..(it was a mistake..still a newbie..i dont even understand what happens here.(pls don't report me
....thanks..
Thanks, happy for you to resteem. Welcome to steemit :)
I love the look of those narrow boats gliding along the canals, it looks so relaxing. You are right honesty is always the best policy.
Yes your comment is right on the button and that's the thrust of what the story is about.
Nice poem! as always. Richard, when i buy the boosters? and how many sbd spend in that? please you can teachme?