All In the Cause of Rhyme

They all said it was absurd
To go and invent a word 
I do it all the time
In cause of a rhyme
And now my secret is shared.

There was a Mock Turtle called Myrtle
Who once fell off a cliff and got hurtle
She said it was hell
With a cracked shell
‘Cos the water leaked in with a spurtle.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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July 27, 2023 at 4:26 PM
Wasn't sure when you would see the comments, so I didn't. Now I will'' ''''' Nothing more handy than to invent a word when there just isnt a rhyme to be had. I heard Myrtle had babies and now she is Myrtle the fyrtle turtle. Welcome home. Its so much nicer with you here!
Ireland Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 8:22 AM
fyrtle myrtle -
Kendrick Avatar
July 27, 2023 at 7:09 AM
Got a chuckle out of this one. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us. Sara
Ireland Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 8:22 AM
thanks sara
M  Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 7:36 AM
Fun poem Terry….enjoyed! Debx
Ireland Avatar
July 28, 2023 at 8:23 AM
Thanks Deb
Allison Avatar
May 17, 2023 at 11:05 PM
thanks for the giggle Terry... but its back to the drawing board for invented words lol a spurtle is a scottish spoon used for eating porridge! I'm still smiling at your witty words lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Ireland Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 1:23 AM
Damnation - should have googled it first to check. Oh well. Thanks Jan . Too late now ;-)
Bauer Avatar
May 16, 2023 at 12:46 PM
ha! this is delightful, terry! i love your invented words!
Ireland Avatar
May 18, 2023 at 6:45 AM
All good fun, ilene
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