This is where you will find a selection of the finest contemporary poetry written by the cream of today's talent. All I can say is that it's a good job Wordsworth is dead, 'cos if he saw the quality of the following prose, he'd give up the day job and go and work in Iceland or something.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the poetry by clicking on each title for the full text.
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by Russell Dempsey The thing I treasure most, I'd choose, If I had to pick it, Would be something that I'd never lose, It'd be Phil the Ban's bus ticket.
The one with the line down it, To make it look like his teeth, Going past Tony on the bus, he'd sit, On his merry way towards West Heath.
Once again, beaten by a boy named Phil the Ban Arfing and laughing on the 47 He's still at it, now he's a man Surprised Tony never boofed him to high heaven
You see, no matter how hard Tee tried, He just couldn't beat da Phil Day after day on the bus he'd hide And Tony would have to walk, alone, uphill. _________________________________ |
By Cyndi (aka Emma)
Henry Kelly, what a guy He's one kerayzee kat. When he asks 'What am I?' I have to say 'A twat'.
Roy Walker is another one Whose quiz show's out of sight. Excitement peaks when he turns and says, 'It's good, but it's not right'.
Terry Wogan, he's the man, Who makes the country sing. He's hip, he's cool, big Tel he rules, When he does his euro thing.
Speaking of Euro, how could we forget, Dana's astonishing win? And Johnny Logan's triple whammy, with his wailing, carcophonous din.
Gay Byrne, the chat show presenter, Whose cue cards are purely textual. Scotches rumours from his name, that he's a ...Happy fireman.
When Gloria Hunniford walks down the street, The view that you get from the back, Reminds you of a couple of ferrets, trying to get out of a sack.
Frank Carson, he's a jolly bloke, B'Jesus he's a cracker, When he goes to Danni's house, She tries to lick his... ice cream.
Are you in the mood for dancing, Those pesky Nolans cry I'd rather start a prancing, With some big fat dublin guy.
Not forgetting that megastar, Who breaks those poor old girls' hearts, Daniel O' Donnel is TOTP When glamorous granny night starts.
Shamrocks and Leprechauns, The Blarney stone gem. All kinds of Irish things, Remind me of them. ______________________ |
by Tony Richards
One of my favourite places In the whole of London town Is a tiny place called Greenwich It never makes me frown
For the beer in Greenwich is great 'Cos the pubs are really good And there's a great big ship to see Which is made mostly of wood
The best of all the pubs Is called the Spanish Galleon The barmaids are all top It makes you want to marry 'em
And when you've drunk enough To fill a tall ship's funnel You have to stagger home Down the long Greenwich foot tunnel |
By Dani
Bob Carolgees is so funny, He should be on a funny farm, Because he's got a lovely moustache, And a Jack Russell shoved on his arm.
I also like Jim Bowen, He's super, smashing, great, He wears some really thick speccies, That make him a look a state.
Keith Chegwin was so funny, His shows were such a gas, But he left our screens when he found love, At the bottom of a whiskey glass.
Freddie joined Rod and Jane, When Matt Corbett had had enough, It cemented the lover's marriage, As Fred was clearly a pouf.
The Littlest Hobo was a drugs baron, Whose escapades had me in stitches, But one day they'll catch him in his drugs den, Surrounded by his bitches.
Bernard Manning was so funny, He deserves a fanfare - with trumpets. He's got a face that looks as though, He's looking over a pile of crumpets.
I like to watch Frankie Howerd, His appearances I really dig, He's funny - not just for his jokes, But also that appalling wig.
I'd love to be alone with Geoffrey Hayes, To escape with him to Venus, 'Cos I've always wanted to get to grips, With my 'Rainbow' hero's............hair ( - sorry, I was stuck for a rhyme there!) __________________________ |
by Russell Dempsey
One of my favourite places In the whole of Birmingham town Is a tiny place called West Heath It often makes me frown
For the beer in West Heath is bad 'Cos the pubs are really crap And there's a great big school to see Which is where everyone has a scrap
The worst of all the pubs Is called the Jolly Fitter The barmaids are all ugly And they all do wees in the bitter
And when you've drunk enough To fill a tall ship's galley You have to crawl home And hope you don't get mugged in a dark alley ______________________ |
by Tony Richards
Motorways are really great They get you there real quick They're much more fun than little roads Which just deserve a kick
When you want to stop your car to wee You don't need no parking meters 'Cos motorways have service stations And even Happy Eaters
"Wow - there goes a Country Kitchen" "Look mom, its Julie's Pantry" What more from life could we now ask You don't get these in Daventry ________________________ |
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By Tony Richards
Chuck Norris is my hero He's so very very tough He wields a massive shotgun And his top lip has some fluff
He growls at all the baddies In his slightly macho way It makes them really tremble 'Cos they suspect he's gay
He shoots, he stabs He throws, he punches He even prepares his own packed lunches
Norris is my greatest hero I wonder why? He's such a weirdo... _________________________ |