Chewing Gum Doggerel

Doggerel Dave


Notice of absence from Doggerel Dave
Not absent - still here!
Keep Calm and Carry On Poeming. 😂


It’s time is past I’m happy to say;

Chewing gum was the scourge of an age:-

Found it stuck when I walked just yesterday -

Remove now! I have no wish to engage.

 

Acetone nail polish remover

Or peanut butter – oh what a waste;

Neither a very quick maneuver

When a clean shoe sole is required post-haste.

 

A time when chewing gum stuck to my shoe;

But today more likely its doggy doo…..

  • Author: Doggerel Dave (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 7th, 2022 00:29
  • Comment from author about the poem: A piece of musical memorabilia for Andy to add to his collection and perhaps orchi to sing……, plus some true doggerel, which I hope will lighten the mood amid all this trouble.
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Comments4

  • Goldfinch60

    Good words and memories Dave.

    I was around when that song first came out in the late 1950s.

    Andy

    • Doggerel Dave

      Oh - I'm obviously too late, Andy. You clearly have a comprehensive knowledge of this era.
      Do intercede on my behalf to obtain a contribution from your pal orchi - I really feel this song would complement his vocal range.

    • dusk arising

      I remember this song from wee childhood days along with hang down yer head tom dooley from Lonnie.

      A disgusting habit to discard chewing gum onto the pavement. I've never experience that on my shoe but the ubiquitous doggy doo has accosted my footwear all too often. Worse when you take it into a car/van. My worst experience of that ilk was when i made an evening visit to do a survey for some work in a prospects home, on stepping throught the front door into their hallway i stepped into a pile of dog turds on the carpet.... the rest of the house was a shit hole as well.

      • Doggerel Dave

        For some perverse reason I couldn't stop chortling at the picture you describe, dusk. It's not you, I find such situations, plus the elusive smell which cannot be located (I can feel a crappy verse or two coming on) involuntarily amusing - provided it's happening to someone else.
        Only remains to ask: Did you proceed with the job?

      • Fay Slimm.

        Nothing altered here re. the doggie poo but have not noticed chewing gum stuck anywhere for ages now. Love the memory of Lonnie you gave us Dave - those were the days when silly was listened to - thanks for the lighter mood to counter these oh so depressing newscasts today.

        • Doggerel Dave

          I (sometimes) do the best I can, Fay - but it ain't easy. Personal circumstances not great; it won't stop bleedin' raining....... Your daffodils would have been flattened, then washed away...

        • Rozina

          Enjoyed this. Chewing gum on pavements, under the desk in the classrooms less nowadays. Dog poo not so much now in the streets. I still look down as I walk to make sure I don't step in anything yucky.

          • Doggerel Dave

            I must admit that in general people are, I think, getting more responsible when it comes to correct disposal of their pet's waste. However since covid and the attendant knockdowns, there are more pet owners now....We will see....
            Thanks for the call, Rozina



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