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I have removed two ampersand today 26th September 2022 Placing two ands in their place '

A Hay Fiddle Fiddle

The full fallow moon was hung low in July
 As white stars and fireflies lit the night sky,
A sight to behold was the feline bold'
Drawing sighs from the violin, his arms did enfold
He played on the breeze to the harvest to come
As An orchestra of crickets rasped to each thrum.'
He raised now the tempo and thought
 Of a dish and a spoon that had shone
In delighted dedication....As off they did run!
And so he made ‘paws' quaffing wine from a tun,
Then throwing the fiddle up tight to his chin
He forgot about thinking in pursuit of more din!
The cow swished her tail to the music he made
As the dog danced the polka, through a small garden maze
He played till the pearly dawn light did show
Then the crickets fell silent; and the bird calls did grow!
He slept where he fell, to bother no more...
As a ship makes its way to the safest of shores.’
As he turns in his slumber, as she rolls o'er the waves
He would hold no regrets ‘till the ending of days.'

©Joe Maverick 12-10-13
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Duncan Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 5:20 PM
Cute little rhyme you got here ;)
Maverick Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 11:44 AM
Hi Debbie, just looking I saw I had not replied to you, thanks For commenting so glad you Enjoyed.'
A   Avatar
January 10, 2014 at 4:24 PM
Hi Joe, my friend... .. I posted a new poem would you like to take a trip and read my poem..... You will find your name on my latest... hehehehHeheheh, WARNNING!!! It is a long poem... :) :) LINDA
Maverick Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 11:46 AM
I am devestated by your great Comment here P D, in good Way though hey hey..) Hope you are well good to Hear.)
Onclaud Avatar
November 4, 2013 at 8:48 AM
pure energy of a piece so well scribed.. love the descriptive, playful setting,joe... a gem!..:) huggs
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November 20, 2021 at 11:48 AM
Hello Nette, hope you are well.? I do try to get back to Comments (better late than never) thank you heaps Joe'
Austin Avatar
November 3, 2013 at 10:16 AM
By doggies, you fiddled up a storm. The waves damn near upset that pea green boat. Enjoyed mucho Love, daver
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November 20, 2021 at 11:49 AM
Thanks Daver.'
Gasun Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Superb poem and beyond amazing this is my very dear friend Joe. You wrote a very enjoyable poem for kids. I sooo love every line especially on parts of the crickets. I'm faving this one and I will share to all my kids if you don't mind? Thank you thank you, thank you ever sooo much! Biggest hugs! Thanks a lot for stopping by on my poem and your lovely comments! Have a great day! love lots and hugs, Leonora
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November 3, 2013 at 4:00 AM
Thank you for your uplifting words I am most satisfied that you'd consider reading this piece out to your children Leonora.. I am honoured indeed.. Tell them hello from me; Joe..)
Johnson Avatar
November 2, 2013 at 5:04 PM
Well tuned piece, Inspired by a child's poem and well rendered. Thanks for your kind comments on my featured poem. Love, Joyce
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November 20, 2021 at 11:50 AM
Thanks so much Joyce.'
Johnson Avatar
November 1, 2013 at 5:46 AM
great poetry here Joe ole mate.... re: Southern cross :} yes the extreme right wing is on the prowl, bjelke in his grave might howl? we sure remember him, the peanut king, brown paper bags endowed...
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November 20, 2021 at 11:51 AM
Hello Don old mate; thanks For your comment here'
Horne Avatar
October 29, 2013 at 4:18 PM
love this write, Joe
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November 20, 2021 at 11:51 AM
Thanks Jack much appreciated.'
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October 28, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Hello Joe, my my, if you don't stop by I'd keep thinking you moved on from this site... or are to busy, like me... Anyways, I find your poem very entertaining. The first 2 lines are my favorite and very dreamy. The Crickets sure played beautiful to this lovely rhyme and night... I have to agree with Andrea, This one runs with many of my favorite poems on the soup... Nice sweet end... always LINDA A FAN
Horne Avatar
October 27, 2013 at 1:20 PM
very clever write, Joe
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October 16, 2013 at 2:54 PM
Hey Joe this is not only amazing poetry,, but oh so clever..glad i have seen this wonder,,,,
Maverick Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 11:53 AM
Glad to see this great comment Harry, always a pleasure to Hear'
Dietrich Avatar
October 14, 2013 at 11:56 PM
what were you talking about in your comment about sensible and boring? hahaha. sometimes I think you speak Martian to me!!!
Maverick Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 11:54 AM
Hope your visit to Iowa is good Be blessed; and be well'
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October 13, 2013 at 6:50 PM
I especially like the last line and this is a cute play on the old nursery rhyme..Enjoyed reading it this evening...Thanks for stopping by...We are all okay..Cody is at his destination..He has ten weeks of training to do and then he will driving team driving for 250,000 miles.Sara
Maverick Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 11:55 AM
Hi Sara, thanks for your thoughtful comment here'
Dietrich Avatar
October 13, 2013 at 8:52 AM
wow, I LOVE how you redid this old nursery rhyme. Thanks for posting this new poem, Joe. this one a FAVE. It's one of your best.
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October 13, 2013 at 9:15 AM
You know I am teasing ( I hope )
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October 13, 2013 at 9:12 AM
Ah..ah so its one of my best.' is it Andrea?? L O L ))))) And herrumph..' ha ha.. I can hardly contain myself..' That must mean....." (that i don't have many) good ones that is..' now what do you have to say for yourself.?? Anyway hope you are well and thanks for The great comments, on the good poems that is..'
Mehta Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 10:00 PM
As if I am hearing lilting nursery unforced rhymes, Joe.
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November 20, 2021 at 11:56 AM
Thanks a lot Dr Ram, so good of You to say so.'
Hamilton Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 11:09 AM
I love your take on this old nursery rhyme Joe excellent pen Shadow x smile
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November 20, 2021 at 11:57 AM
Thanks shadow, good to get This comment Hope you are Well.'
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