A Seance was held the other night,
For Godfrey Lewis from the Isle of Wight;
A Plumber by trade and was often found,
Fixing old Pipes about the Town.
So around they sat in deepest gloom
As Madam Clair began to Swoon,
Swaying and Weaving In her Chair;
Calling on Godfrey should he be there.
The People said it was a strange old sight;
To see a Medium in full flight:
Flowing Robes of Electric Blue
And the grazy Hair that Einstein grew.
Then in a High Pitched Voice she called aloud;
To a Native Chief called Morning Cloud.
'We are calling on Godfrey is he here'?
Which all assembled remembered dear.
Such gloomy faces did grace the Board,
Like the assembled Mob in the House of Lords.
Then from the mouth of Madame Clair
As if now Channeled from who knows where;
A curious Voice and all the Stranger;
To sound like 'Tonto' in the 'Lone Ranger'.
'I have a message I must confide',
'From the Plumber Godfrey on the other side' -
In all her years in the Spiritual game
And the many Plaudits that brought her fame;
Every Soul she summoned arrived first thing;
No Madcap excuses or Lead to swing.
'Where is Godfrey for he's cutting it fine' ;
'I've got Spirits waiting on the other line'.
There was such a Silence you could slice with a knife;
But a look of understanding from his poor old Wife.
'He said he can't make it as somethings cropped up':
'He'll be here on Tuesday at the earliest with luck'.
So that's old Godfrey our departed friend:
And remained a Tradesman right to the end.
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Author:
Kevin Hulme (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: August 8th, 2025 11:12
- Comment from author about the poem: This Poem was meant for Monday but the Van broke down.
- Category: Humor
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Comments5
Well written with a great story and rhyme. Loved it and a fave
Thank you. Appreciate your Reading this.
Most welcome
Thank you for the Fav.
You are most welcome
That's a wonderful and very entertaining write, even in death he stayed true to himself, enjoyed the read
Thank you for Reading. Glad you enjoyed it.
You are very welcome
Waiting on Wednesday!
Thank you for Reading.
Most welcome Kevin.🕊️🙏🏻
It's poor old Madam Clair I worry about. Quiet day really. When she has to find Sparky Pete and Bill the car mechanic plus Rex the rat catcher that things begin to hot up. Spiritualism ain't wot it used to be....
Please continue with your stories of societal dysfunction 👍
This was meant as a Limerick but wouldn't work out.
Glad you enjoyed it.
(Apologies for the space - tried twice to get rid of it.)
Stay with this - much better value than a limerick.
It's poor old Madam Clair I worry about. Quiet day really. When she has to find Sparky Pete and Bill the car mechanic plus Rex the rat catcher that things begin to hot up. Spiritualism ain't wot it used to be....
Please continue your stories of societal dysfunction 👍
No apologies needed. Done it myself.
Typed the Poem out for Publication: then pressed 'Delete' by mistake. Doh.
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