Have we already done "B"? This is for John who wanted monsters.
The Beast of Brough
(who rhymes with rough)
is certainly no fairy;
he’s big and black,
and might attack
your dog – big, small or hairy.
His eyes are green,
and he’s been seen
quite early in the morning,
and late at night
he’ll pounce and bite
your bottom without warning.
I must insist
he does exist;
I’ve seen him prowling
my land.
So
I beware
of those who swear,
“No panthers on this island.”
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Thanks Sue! And . . .
Written by Katanga (1515 comments posted) 7th September 2008 |
. . . you got my bottom in there! Without warning? Even better!
Ha! Ha! Ha! Love it!
Beers!
John X |
Written by Fledermaus (3490 comments posted) 7th September 2008 |
Good one Sue,
I've never been to Cumbria, but I could imagine it'd stalk the land out there, although they say he's more often sighted in Devon. But then, there are also rumours of a panther over here in the Netherlands  |
in fact
Written by fellpony (1720 comments posted) 7th September 2008 |
| this beast is really the Beast of Shap Fell - and it wasn't me but my husband who saw him, about 9 years ago, some 6 miles away from here. I know a farmer who's seen such a beast twice, and another whose daughter has seen one, all in the same small area. So, he's a monster but not mythical. |
Written by Josie (2847 comments posted) 7th September 2008 |
| Very neatly written Sue, but I shall always take care when I come to the Lake District now. Over here it is UFOs - so take your pick. I think the UFOs are safer. |
Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3569 comments posted) 7th September 2008 |
A great poem for kids; funny and scary at the same time. Just the sort of thing kids will love.
jane |
Panther
Written by patterjack (1435 comments posted) 7th September 2008 |
Alas , no longer with us , but a black cat we once had .
Large feline beasts are a feature of Outback legend -- we have a number of sightings at regular interval.
One person sees something -- then there is a rash of sightings .
Bit of suggestion involved I think
Which in no way detracts from this admirable poem.
pattterjack |
sightings
Written by fellpony (1720 comments posted) 8th September 2008 |
in this case were independent of each other. And there was one I'd forgotten, a neighbour who saw a big cat jump a motorway fence. I know all the people involved and that they saw the beast personally (apart from the man whose daughter saw one), so it's not a rural myth like the urban hitch-hikers who turn out to be dead  But thanks for the remarks about ht ewriting! |
Written by coosh (923 comments posted) 8th September 2008 |
| I think you got the balance just right here between the scary and the light-hearted. Interesting, these days, how it's OK to frighten kids with a wild animal, but some of the PC brigade now baulk at using the likes Jack Frost and the Bogeyman. Particularly liked the idea of a savage creature biting your bottom without warning - reminds me of a sailor in Brazil who told us not to fall overboard because sharks "can give you a nasty nip". Enjoyed this piece very much, fellpony - but still waiting for some conclusive proof - presumably farmers, etc. are allowed to just shoot it if they get near enough??? |
Written by 1211kellie (177 comments posted) 12th September 2008 |
Good poem. We've had a lot of sightings of black cats in Oxfordshire. A friend of ours who lives on Otmoor happened to come across one that was killing his livestock and a couple of years ago one was heard and seen in the field at the back of our house, I was terrified when the kids were playing outside and would not let them out of my sight.
Kellie |
Written by mia_ms_kim (1057 comments posted) 12th September 2008 |
With the above reviewers. A poem that will get the attention of the children! It is scary that it has a basis in reality though. It's hard to believe, but surely not all these people can be imaginging things.
Mia |
I think
Written by audrie (454 comments posted) 3rd October 2008 |
these creatures do exist. My short story, 'Beast of Bodmin' (11.7.07) was based on sightings when I lived in Cornwall.
Most people are intelligent enough to know the difference between a cat and a panther! These poor creatures are more scared of you than you are of them, that is why it is so difficult to get a good close-up.
Nice rhythmical poem, Sue. |
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