72 Miles From The Sea

Friday, 3 September 2021

One of the freezers broke down

I’m worried for my stroganoff

I’ve just checked the horse steaks

And sadly, I think “they're off!”

Birds of a feather flock together,

And so will pigs and swine;

With kith and kin we have no choice,

I certainly didn’t choose mine

Maximillian Mouse is different

And likes to stand out if he can

Which is why he has curly-hair

And his chosen cheese is Permesan

I was nearly killed by a salt lorry

As I was riding in Surrey Heath

I was so angry I shouted at the driver

Though it was through gritted teeth

Are you wearing a Yellow Star?

Stitched to your winter coat

A heinous mark of foul indignity

While Nazis look on and gloat

Rows of Russian Dolls

Were lined up on the shelves

I really hate Russian dolls

They’re so full of themselves

I have a difficulty with Hedgehogs

I know it’s a strange thing to declare

It’s just a hedge, so I find it very hard

To understand why they can’t share?