This week Colleen asked us to check out this blog to find out what kind of tree we are! Being a huge nature and tree fan I couldn’t resist!
Here’s the link. https://onetreeplanted.org/pages/what-kind-of-tree-are-you
Outcome: I am apparently a REED, The inquisitor – a secret keeper who digs to discover the real meaning and truth of things. And guess what… I love a good story!
REED – THE INQUISITOR
OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 24
Recently, I was in Manchester visiting my daughter, travelling around the city on trams, happily eavesdropping. Yes, I admit it, being nosy is one of my favourite pastimes!
On one tram, a group of young men were chatting about their late night. One said, “I hope you are not going to bend me like a pretzel again tonight like last night…”
Ha ha! Well, let’s just say, my author’s imagination was doing crazy somersaults imagining what he meant by this! It seems to be an acrobatic thing… tiktok, google and see. And has some sexual connotations?
I have written another poem which I intend to include in a poetry collection I’m currently working on with a sensual/love/humour theme. More about that later… It’s in early draft stages at the moment.
So, for now, this is the tame version of Bend it Like a Pretzel… The Clue On The Tram.. A Reed, Pretzels and Lads.
Abhanga are written in any number of 4-line stanzas with 6-6-6-4 syllables each. L2 and L3 rhyme. The end rhyme scheme is abbc. Don’t forget to title your poem.
The Clue on The Tram… A Reed, Pretzels and Lads
Hey! Want to… guess my tree?
It’s bound to be a reed
Of course it is, indeed!
Count on it dear!
***
I confess, so obsessed,
Eavesdropping is my thrill,
I always crave my fill,
Give it to me!
***
Now, let me say, how odd,
Whatever can that mean?
Crazy! Is this a dream?
Or a new fad?
***
Bend it like a pretzel…
What an odd phrase to use!
Could it be from Youtube?
No! Manchester.
***
Lads after a night out,
Mind boggles twists and turns,
Drunken schenanigans,
Loose talk ears prick,
***
I can’t help it, love it!
More gossip, let’s indulge,
Cool stories, let them bulge.
More, let’s write more!
To join in the challenge:
Enjoy these pics of Manchester…
Of trees and forests…
Here is one of my collections devoted to trees and magic!
perfect poem for this circumstance, and the wondering –
Thank you Beth. It was fun to reminisce. LOL.
Clever!
Thank you Annette. 😀
Ha, Ha, Marje! I immediately thought the same thing you did. How funny! I’m glad you had fun. See how great inspiration can be from unusual sources? 💚
Yes, I enjoyed this challenge, Colleen. Such fun!
This was a really cute poem.
Thank you Colleen. 😀
Lovely poetry Marje! So much fun in your verses!
Thank you so much Balroop. Glad you enjoyed. 😀
A fun one, MJ! You say you’re in the early stages of this new book ~ Oooh I like getting the inside scoop 📚
I am adding a little at a time Christy. Travelling helps give me ideas. Off to Blackpool and then Cambridge…
So great you’re traveling and gaining creative ideas along the way 🥰
Yes it is wonderful 😊
Apparently I am an Ash – The Enchanter. That was fun. Thanks.
That sounds nice! I like the sound of the enchanter, Darlene. 😀
Such an enjoyable post, Marje. Thanks for sharing your exciting adventure in the city. Manchester has a lot of tall buildings and they all look new!
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. Yes lots of flats being built. A vibrant and young city. 😀
You’re welcome.
What a great poem.
Thanks Brenda. A bit of fun! 🙂
I’m over from BMF… anothe ‘reed’. We are a curious lot are we not?
People watching (and listening in…) I get that!
Years ago while walking on a coast beach boardwalk I hear a young gent on his (older model) cell phone claim; “That little blue pill isn’t doing it for me anymore…”
Good greif A) how would he get ‘them’ and b) why would he need them in the first place. That’s a pretzel of a question!! 😀
Indeed we are Jules! Lol. Both watching and listening here too. Overhearing all sorts of intriguing pretzels!
Such a fun piece – glad you enjoyed Manchester 😃
Thank you so much. I really did. 😀
Hi Marje, you did very well with the prompt. Bend it like a pretzel would have my ears twitching too. We are tree sisters – smile! Ash and Reed.
Lol. Indeed we are, Robbie. 😀
Each generation thinks the younger ones are off their rockers!
Fun read.
Thank you Jules. 😊 Indeed. Lol