Is the livin’ easy in summertime?
Those blasted fish may be jumpin’,
But I am blowed if I can catch ‘em.
And as for the cotton, it may be high;
But do you know what you need to do
Before it can be used to make clothes.
Dad may be rich but none of it comes my way;
He spends it on fast horses and faster cars.
And Ma, she may be good lookin’;
But nobody sees her!
She is always gazin’ in the mirror,
Sayin’ to herself how beautiful she is.
The baby is so flamin’ noisy;
It never ever stops cryin’!
Me? Risin’ up singin’ ?
Have you heard my voice?
Do you want the neighbours to complain!
Spread my wings? Take to the sky? That’s good!
I don’t like heights so I’m not flyin’ anywhere!
So nothin’ will harm me?
Have you seen that spider in the corner of my room?
Is big enough to eat me!
Mum! Dad! Where are you!
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
Online) - Published: May 25th, 2021 01:08
- Comment from author about the poem: Just a bit o' fun.
- Category: Humor
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Comments6
Good write Gold LOL. So you're singing too now?!
Thanks Orchi.
Oh dont knock it my friend, so far it's been lockdown then rain.... any excuse to get out into the sunny fresh air will be welcomed by this idle poet.
Here's my fav version of summertime (incl great sax solo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAP1AgSwN18
I have been out in all weathers knocking seven bells out of the croquet balls, yesterday I was actually in short sleeved shirt, shorts and sandals playing the game.
I like both the original version shown on hear and the Ella and Louis version.
Andy
Maximum stress in summertime, Andy…you’ve got to try to enjoy – not my summer, but yours…
Oh yeh – wot about the lazy… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOV96BCAvZc&ab_channel=sue581000
‘Hope the family situation works out… that spider must be terrifying – sounds like the DT’s to me – rehab after summer’s over…?
Just a bit of fun Dave.
Love the Nat King Cole song, as I do all of his music, including his jazz.
Andy
Yes - it was fun and I got caught up in that, Andy. Enjoyed immensely.
Very witty made me grin
All way through. 🤣🤣
If I have made you grin rosie I have succeeded, thank you.
Andy
... maybe just a bit o fun but seriously good in my book .. thoroughly enjoyed sir and truly ...
Thank you Neville, much appreciated.
Andy
Wonderful - well done my friend.
Thank you John, just a bit of fun.
Andy
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