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A Poem For Friday

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Esther Chilton

Unwanted Gifts It is the worst time of year, One that fills me with great fear, It’s my birthday next week, you see, I know I should be filled with glee, To receive presents and gifts galore, But I don’t … Continue reading →

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A Poem For Friday

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Esther Chilton

Tights Tights. Now there’s a word, Which is quite absurd, Panty hose is just as bad, And pop socks are a daft fad, The men all like stockings best, But those straps are such a pest, Knee highs seem to … Continue reading →

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A Poem For Friday

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Esther Chilton

When Will It End? Branches stab at me, Fingers uncoiling, reaching out, I push past them, panting, When will it end? Voices fill the air, Guttural, gathering momentum, Someone sees me, I shiver, When will it end? Lights fill the … Continue reading →

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Laughing Along With A Limerick

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Esther Chilton

Here’s your Monday smile – it’s limerick time. Send in your own or here’s a prompt for you – CASH Here are a few limericks to make you smile this Monday. The prompt last week was FIFTY. Keith Channing: For … Continue reading →

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A Poem For Friday

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Esther Chilton

Ghostly Woes I am a ghost and my aim is to scare, Sending shivers, chilling all those who dare Enter my deepest and deadliest lair, Alas, I’m not very good. As a lad, I couldn’t wait to be dead, To … Continue reading →

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A Poem For Friday

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Esther Chilton

The Laugh Don’t keep it in, It’s no good there, Go on, let it out, Share it round, That joyous sound. Start it off, From deep inside Giggling, guffawing, Almost there, Laugh if you dare. ***

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Laughing Along With A Limerick

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Esther Chilton

Here’s your Monday smile – it’s limerick time. Send in your own or here’s a prompt for you – SHOWER Here are a few limericks to make you smile this Monday. The prompt last week was PLANT. Keith Channing: Pansies, … Continue reading →

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A Poem For Friday

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Esther Chilton

Finding God My old school recently held a special bash, Class of ’83 was on the sash, All welcome, the banner read, “I’m not going to that,” I said. But my old pal persuaded me to go, She said, “It’ll … Continue reading →

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A Poem For Friday

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Esther Chilton

Secret Garden She watches the morning unfold, A beautiful woman with a head of gold. Sweet, sweet music reaches her ears, Her sparkling eyes brim over with unshed tears. She walks through her garden, so sad, Birds serenade her and … Continue reading →

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A Poem For Friday

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Esther Chilton

Here’s a Friday funny for you: I had an aunt who guzzled gin, A bottle a day was her sin, We kept away Until last May, When she gained a lottery win. ***

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