Beryl Edmonds Poet Rhyme

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Andy the Handyman

Andy the Handyman
Andy was cleverly skilled at his art
he built mechanical things part by part
Andy worked all the time couldn’t stop it
but the wife would blast off like a rocket.

He couldn’t understand the dramatics
when he built a carriage in the garage
The wife said it was a bloomin’ disgrace 
she didn’t want it taking up the space.

His carriage was left there to rot and rust
the poor thing never even got a dust 
Andy thought he’d have to leave it to trust 
that someone, somewhere may think it a must.

Andy’s wife left long before the carriage 
said she’d had just enough of the marriage
Was Andy pleased, did he really care
she had just answered his secret prayer.

The wife never gave him a moment’s peace
was always getting under Andy’s feet
Now Andy enjoys life living his dream
constructing a super flying machine.

2nd September 2021

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Vijay Pandit September 6, 2021 at 1:42 PM Well depicted portrait of Andy, Belle. They will soon find peace apart from each other. Beryl Edmonds September 6, 2021 at 1:59 PM For sure they will, thank you Vijay… Belle

Jan Allison September 5, 2021 at 11:44 AM made me think of those magnificent men in their flying machines ... and i know from my own life that marriage is full of give and take and giving space to your partner to fulfill their dreams no matter how wacky the one in your poem is lol:-) hugs Jan xx Beryl Edmonds September 5, 2021 at 3:36 PM I agree Jan, personal freedom is important in marriage, everyone needs to follow their dreams… Hugs Belle :-) xx

Lindsay Laurie September 3, 2021 at 6:40 PM Hello Belle ... it seems the wheels fell off the marriage and were used on the carriage. As long as they are both happy now - thanks Belle - Lindsay Beryl Edmonds September 4, 2021 at 2:05 AM Love your amusing reply Lindsay, thank you… Belle

Victor Buhagiar September 3, 2021 at 2:06 AM Ah, what fun to fly in such a plane. Hugs. Beryl Edmonds September 3, 2021 at 7:42 AM It certainly would be fun Victor. Thank you! Hugs, Belle

Eve Roper September 2, 2021 at 5:21 PM Good for Andy. I always had my husband encourage me to create , but I also allowed him to as well. Great flow, and rhyme in your verse, Belle. Beryl Edmonds September 2, 2021 at 11:56 PM It’s been the same for me and my hubby too, he’s a super cook. This poem was inspired by a neighbour that I help out with shopping and anything she’s in need of as she is partially sighted and doesn’t get about very well. She’s not a poet but loves to read mine, I went in one day this week and she'd came up with two verses, I altered it to suit and finished the poem, she loves it. She has done it again and the full poem will be posted soon. Thank you Eve…Belle