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By Katanga
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25 September 2008 |
I have builders in fixing subsidence and I am rapidly giving up all hope of returning to a 'normal' life.
This frustrated piece of nonsense is meant as an uncomfortable mix of 'Rub-a-dub-dub, three men in a tub', 'Hey diddle-diddle, the cat and the fiddle' and 'The Owl and the Pussycat'.
Cheers!
John
Subsidence Blues
Rub-a-dub double
I live amongst rubble
I can’t have a bath too soon
Too soon
I can’t have a bath too soon
Rub-a-dub bubble
My electric’s in trouble
I write by the light of the moon
The moon
I write by the light of the moon
Rub-a-dub fubble
My soup and my grub’ll
Taste rubbly in my spoon
My spoon
Taste rubbly in my spoon
Rub-a-dub Hubble
My chin’s gone to stubble
I sing a despairing tune
Ring tune
I sing a despairing tune
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Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3590 comments posted) 25th September 2008 | I think we've all been there. I know I have and I admire you for having the wit and forbearance to deal with it in this amusing way. You start by making them tea and cakes and end up wanting to stuff them in their cement mixer.
I think you struck just the right note. A simple and lighthearted style [but I think I caught the sound of teeth grating]
I laughed at some of the lines, esp
"My soup and my grub’ll
Taste rubbly in my spoon" brilliant rhyme and so true too.
You do these silly verses so well [that's a compliment BTW]
Laughs
jane | Thanks Jane!
Written by Katanga (1537 comments posted) 25th September 2008 | I am always appreciative of your kind and considered reviews, and so glad that you haven't deserted the poetry section!
I enjoyed your 'Boris' and 'Tracy's Lucky Escape' immensely, and shall add reviews in due course - though the rubble has made internet access at home v.tricky for the time being!
Always proud if I make you laugh, you and your bishop!
Ho!
Cheers!
John X |
Written by Brett (1001 comments posted) 25th September 2008 | A refreshing bit of light verse, Tolstoy. Skilfully executed if I may say so.
Sorry to hear about your predicament - I'm surprised amongst all that rubble you and the builders have not had a barney! (Please yourselves).
Cheers | amusing...
Written by patterjack (1435 comments posted) 25th September 2008 | ... but it is never amusing when the buggers start asking for further payments before they have actually finished the job to your satisfaction !!!
I with Jane on the cement mixer treatment.
patterjack
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Written by Katanga (1537 comments posted) 25th September 2008 | It's really uplifting to have reviews from you above!
Expect some more rubbly angst!
Thangst!
John X | Brett!
Written by Katanga (1537 comments posted) 25th September 2008 | Oh, you make me laugh!
Why, specifically?
Because you say you are surprised that I 'have not had a barney'.
'Barney' happens to be the nick-name of my next-door neighbour, who, coincidentally is also a builder.
His dear wife calls him 'Barney Boo'.
I call him 'Barney Rubble'.
I weep!
I truly hope not to have him, nor he me!
Waaaaaaaaah!
Tolstoy
XXX
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Written by Veronica_Milvus (768 comments posted) 27th September 2008 | AAARRGGHH
We have the builders in too. Had to vacate the premises overnight while they poured a floor screed. Came home this morning and they have poured it to the wrong level. Monday it will be dug up again!
I feel your pain. |
Written by Phil (6997 comments posted) 27th September 2008 | Enjoyed this, John. Amusing and entertaining - even if its source isn't.
Just remember to hold back some of the fee until you're sure the buggers have got it right - because they won't the first time - and a cement mixer is too good.
Phil |
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