They are out there,
Those clever people
Who can speak other languages,
As well as their mother tongue.
When people talk about them
I tell them
I am bilingual.
They look at me in awe
And ask which languages I speak,
So obviously I tell them
English is the one I have known,
Known all my life,
But in that long life
I have learned to speak another,
One that comes so easily to me,
As it comes to me quite naturally.
Apart from English
I am totally fluent,
In speaking Rubbish!
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I have always said that I am bilingual in this way, I felt I had to write this as my younger granddaughter had her University Degree results yesterday and achieved a First Class Degree with distinction in Spoken French and Italian.
- Category: Humor
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Comments8
I too know gibberish- it came to me naturally
Yes I am familiar with that one as well.
Andy
That counts to me.
I’ve often told my peers that I am fluent in English and sarcasm.
That's another language that can be so glorious in which to be fluent, I do use it as well.
Andy
I'm bilingual too, after a while - if I forget to add water to me tipples!
Hâl hale êow mid gewisse [knew] [Anglo] [Saxon] oððæt [1066].
Andre of Battle.
you had me absolutely hanging on every bloomin word.. ya know of course what I and I'm sure others were thinking dont'cha
Nice one mate..
Neville
Thanks Neville, much appreciated.
Andy
You last line left me smiling dear Andy as I expected no less than a second language - a treat of read you rascal you................
Thank you Fay.
When I went to grammar school back in the sixties we had to do Latin in the first two years and I think I still hold the record for the lowest ever result for a Latin Exam.
Andy
ha ha yes i learned fluent bullshit too.
Yes I can speak that as well but not as fluently as the rubbish I come out with sometimes.
Andy
Hello Goldfinch60,
A superb write and look at language.
Keep writing and safe during these challenging times.
FineB
Thank you FineB.
Andy
Buenas Tardes - Tio Andy - Angela Aqui ! Thanks for the VIDEO - One of my favorite pieces and Pianists. Lang Langs touch is impeccable - I try to massage the keys. Because | have un PADRE Espanol & una MADRE Ingles - I have to be at least BILINGUAL ! I was born & raised in England ! When I met BRIAN he was fluent in Spanish which tipped the scales in both our favours ! Esta La Vida ! When we have children (ninos) we will raise then bilingually ! Love your Poem and the sting in the tail - like a German Joke ! You must be very proud of your Grandaughter at least 30+ years in the future for US. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Love Angela & Brian & Smokey !
I had some friends he was a London cockney and she was from La Reunion a French speaking Island. Both were bilingual but the funny thing was that when ever he had to tell their daughter off he always did it in French.
Andy
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