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A Rattling Rhyme

I wandered lonely as a cloud
Stop right there for crying out loud
Plagiarism is not allowed
You'll be lynched by the P.S. crowd.

Okay, to be or not to be
Now come on you're being silly
They'll complain and they'll be suing
Ask you what it is you're doing.

Start again and think real hard
Don't be stealing from the bard
I'm struggling, need some inspiration
To create a rhyme sensation.

Grey brick upon brick, I'm on my way
That sounds good what do you say
I think I've heard that one before
But don't stop  now do give us more.

Problem is my muse has flown
She's left me struggling all alone
I've placed an advert in the Times
For a muse who's good at rhymes.

If one replies and answers back
I'll be on fire, back on track
But until then I'll have a rest
Then I'll be up there with the best.


For the purpose of this rhyme I've used three lines from three famous poets listed below.
William Wordsworth
William Shakespeare
and Louis MacNiece.

Written on 13th August for Nina Parmenters Rattling Rhyme contest.

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Valsa George Date: 4/11/2022 2:04:00 AM Such an interesting read ! When you acknowledge the writer, it is no more plagiarism ! Placing brick upon brick, build your verse. Tom ! A good one. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/11/2022 2:13:00 AM Thank you very much Valsa, glad that you enjoyed it. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 9/11/2018 4:48:00 PM Good write Tom, liked this one! Blessings,Gordon Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 9/12/2018 1:10:00 AM Thank you Gordon, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/7/2018 4:36:00 PM Hey I am looking at Nina's comment to you and so glad that she faved it! Her form does inspire whimsy and you were most fittingly inspired. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 9/7/2018 5:08:00 PM Thanks Andrea, I certainly was, but the meter was out and I was getting ready for Florida so let it go. Bit of fun really but a bonus was I managed to work out the bold print to show a conversation between two people. Have a great weekend. Tom

Charles Messina Date: 8/30/2018 1:14:00 PM Great write, Tom One day we will all be up there with the best. Let's hope our day doesn't come too soon. Blessings my friend...Charlie Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/31/2018 3:54:00 AM Thank you Charles, have not been active as I've been in Florida on a family holiday, still tired. Tom

Lindsay Laurie Date: 8/25/2018 7:03:00 PM G'day Tom … really enjoyed your fun write. I think at some stage, we all say at some stage 'I wish I had have got in first' - thanks Tom - Lindsay Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/25/2018 7:38:00 PM Thank you Lindsay, greetings from Florida in the USA. Tom

Richard Lamoureux Date: 8/25/2018 9:01:00 AM This is so much fun! I expect it will do very well! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/25/2018 7:36:00 PM Thank you Richard. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/16/2018 6:00:00 AM Rattling poetry that attracts the attention of all with its majestic style dear , Tom! Good luck! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/16/2018 6:34:00 PM Thank you Demetrios, greetings from sunny Florida. Tom

Gary Bateman Date: 8/15/2018 5:29:00 PM Hello Tom, Best of Luck in the contest here with this entry. Rattling Rhymes -- eh?? Very Funny -- and well worth the read for sure!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/16/2018 1:21:00 AM Thank you very much Gary, something a bit different lol. Tom

Lyric Man Date: 8/15/2018 4:47:00 AM Tom, I loved your unique rattling rhymes. Your creative inspiration left my smiling. Your Muse definitely came out to play on this one!! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/16/2018 1:20:00 AM Thank you Dave, and she's well rewarded as I've taken her to Florida lol. Tom

Lindsay Laurie Date: 8/14/2018 7:07:00 PM G'day Tom … a great read Tom. Amusement at its very best - thanks Tom - Lindsay Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/14/2018 9:58:00 PM Thank you Lindsay, glad you enjoyed it Tom

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/14/2018 2:50:00 PM this so insane and wacky, i want more, tom...you just put those bard to shame, lol!...keep on rockin' ...huggs Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/14/2018 5:00:00 PM Thanks Nette, I was racking my brains and came up with that, something different for sure, glad you liked it. Watch this space. Tom

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/14/2018 2:00:00 PM Very cleverly done..had fun reading your poem Tom..hope you win at the TOP. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/14/2018 3:12:00 PM Thank you Vijay, glad you liked it. Tom

Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/14/2018 12:12:00 PM You just took Rattling Rhymes to a new height, and I like thinking of you way up there, Tom. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/14/2018 12:52:00 PM Thank you very much Caren, happy you liked it. Tom

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/14/2018 11:33:00 AM Hey, Tom, You have elevated Mr. MacNiece a bit here... Shakespeare, Wordworth, and who? Ha, ha, just kidding. Best of luck in Nina's contest. ~ Gershon Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/14/2018 12:54:00 PM Must be honest I'd never heard of him until I heard his verse on a dubliners track. Great poem though. Tom

Jack Ellison Date: 8/14/2018 7:29:00 AM Happy Florida Vacation Thomas.. my old stomping grounds!!! ENJOY! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/14/2018 7:41:00 AM Thanks Jack, just finishing packing , heading out in the morning.

Jan Allison Date: 8/14/2018 7:28:00 AM lol Tom like your humour and of course the quoted lines are superbly woven into your witty poem:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/14/2018 7:39:00 AM Thanks Jan , wasn't sure if I had got the rattle right. But it rhymes anyway lol Tom

Sand Blown Date: 8/14/2018 7:16:00 AM nice ramble : ) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/14/2018 7:26:00 AM Thanks Sand.