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Ol' Nellie Bramble; she loved to drink She never washed and boy she did stink In every bar in town, she'd cause a scene And her rich language was quite obscene. She spent many a night in a police cell And all night long she'd scream and yell She'd cuss and sing throughout the night Then challenge all the duty cops to fight. Every day when the jail clock struck noon The police let her go saying "see you soon" She'd then head for a bar and order whiskey Try it on with the barmen and get frisky. One dark wet night Nellie ran out of luck When crossing the road didn't see a truck The driver braked hard but he was too late and poor old Nellie met with a terrible fate. She was cremated, and ashes put in an urn The bars proudly displayed it, each took a turn And at the end of the night they'd raise a glass To toast ol' Nellie that 'sweet' smelling lass.
Written 9th June 2022.

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Date: 1/2/2024 8:48:00 AM
Here is one I missed. It is so cutr
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/2/2024 2:45:00 PM
Thank you very much Andrea, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. Tom
Date: 10/3/2022 7:42:00 AM
Good one, my friend. I think I met her in my life!): Pangie xx
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Date: 10/3/2022 11:56:00 AM
Thank you Pangie, just a bit of humour. Tom
Date: 6/19/2022 8:47:00 PM
Another funny story from our storyteller poet! Thank you for that.
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Date: 6/19/2022 11:52:00 PM
Thank you very much Jennifer, im happy you enjoyed the humour. Have a great week ahead. Tom
Date: 6/18/2022 6:04:00 AM
Real enjoyed your "sweet Nellie" tale, Tom. Perfect rhyming and rhythm. Have a great day! Bill
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Date: 6/18/2022 6:09:00 AM
Thank you Bill, a bit of humour is always welcome. Enjoy your weekend too. Tom
Date: 6/12/2022 6:40:00 PM
I thought they were going to toast Nellie and her 'sweet-smelling asssssse! Hilarious, Tom!
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Date: 6/13/2022 12:41:00 AM
Thank you Gershon, im happy you enjoyed the humour. Have a great week. Tom
Date: 6/12/2022 1:32:00 AM
Wonderful Tom, what a character you’ve created, so delightfully entertaining. Nellie may not have smelt sweet, but thank goodness for those Bobby's on the beat…Belle
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/12/2022 2:02:00 AM
Lol thank you Belle, a fictional write of course. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom
Date: 6/11/2022 5:16:00 AM
Witty and entertaining, my good friend, Tom. I really loved it. Blessings!
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Date: 6/11/2022 5:36:00 AM
Thank you very much Demetrios, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 6/10/2022 11:05:00 AM
What the L? Thanks for the laugh! Aloha!
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Date: 6/11/2022 5:37:00 AM
Thank you Rico, the moral of the story, don't drink and walk lol. Tom
Date: 6/10/2022 7:32:00 AM
Hey Tom….what a clever funny poem about your ex girlfriend! Ha…..Enjoyed! Debx
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Date: 6/10/2022 8:02:00 AM
Thank you Deb, I'd send her a copy but she's in an urn lol. Tom
Date: 6/10/2022 7:17:00 AM
I can imagine how Nellie is like with her unruly and bohemian life and smelly body. In a way she met with an end, she deserved ! You have made the character so alive, Tom
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Date: 6/10/2022 8:01:00 AM
Thank you Valsa glad you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 6/10/2022 1:15:00 AM
There are many people like that. One can only pity them. I'll drink a toast to Nellie. Lovely story.
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Date: 6/10/2022 2:48:00 AM
Thank you Victor, sadly many turn to drink for whatever reason. Tom
Date: 6/10/2022 12:27:00 AM
I've met a few of those, Tom, couldn't write poetry like you though..Love this.
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/10/2022 2:49:00 AM
Thank you Harry, for some it's a downward spiral, I'll check out the image, I can see it on ipad but not my phone. Tom
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Harry Horsman
Date: 6/10/2022 12:28:00 AM
No image on my page Tom.
Date: 6/9/2022 2:13:00 PM
Tom, you are soooo gifted with the ability to tell stories like this. I wish I could. But, since I can't I like yours all the more. I nominate this for P.O.T.D. A FAVE for me!
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/9/2022 3:42:00 PM
Thank you very much Milton I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Thanks too for the fave. I do love humour and love to share it. Tom
Date: 6/9/2022 1:55:00 PM
Tom your clever wit made my day. Your michievous mind is at it again, but in a wonderful funny way. POOR Nellie. Your concept of some of the humans that inhabit this earth are spot on my friend. I am sure there are a few Nellies out there and you have brought one to life in this clever witty piece. Loved it Tom and shared with my wife Judy. You had us both laughing. Keep up the good work. Blessings your way.
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/9/2022 3:41:00 PM
Thank you very much Michael, glad you and Judy enjoyed the humour. I can assure you my Nellie was a fictional write lol Tom
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Date: 6/9/2022 2:01:00 PM
PS my dad remarried after my mom passed. His new wife was a bit of a challenge for most who got to know her. We as the sons tried to tolerate and keep the peace and sometimes is was very difficult to say the least. Tom guess what her name was. YOU GUESSED IT, IT WAS NELLIE. I know this might sound harsh, or even funny, but Im being totally honest.
Date: 6/9/2022 1:55:00 PM
Her portrait comes through as I read your poem. You gave her form and feelings, Tom. Some personalities just stand out (good or bad)--she was among them. Brilliantly crafted.
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/9/2022 3:39:00 PM
Thank you very much Vijay, im happy you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 6/9/2022 1:34:00 PM
This one reminds me of them old folk songs that they sang around tenement buildings in the cities in days of old, (Take me up to Monto) springs to mind, I’ve gotta say Tom, it’s quite excellently crafted, and very lyrical, cheers David
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David Kavanagh
Date: 6/10/2022 2:32:00 AM
They where a class band indeed Tom, I remember as a kid listening and singing to Weile Waila, without having a clue what it meant
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/9/2022 3:38:00 PM
Lol the monto made even more famous by the Dubliners I've got that tune in my head. At one time it was the biggest red light district in Europe. Tom
Date: 6/9/2022 12:34:00 PM
Oh boy, Tom. She smelled better dead than alive, and from her rather promiscuous nature and love of tippin the cup, I see why. What a fun read!
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/9/2022 12:42:00 PM
Thank you Jenna, glad you enjoyed the humour. Not the sort that would be welcome in Soup Creek lol. Tom

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