Jack Horne Poet Rhyme

Birthday Preterition

Although my birthday's very soon,
I won't expect a card or gift 
(the shops are open late tonight);
don't think of me; I won't be miffed.

These aftershaves, these ties and shirts
are looking good - but save your cash;
and at my age my birthday's banned!
(That barber shop would wax my 'tache).

Those shops have books I love to read;
I drink that whisky, and that beer.
I don't suppose I'll be surprised
by any type of gift this year...

(not for real) for Sara's preterition contest, 4th April 2016

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Phyllis Babcock June 13, 2016 at 1:33 PM Nice one Jack and congrats on your win. love phyl

Mark Woods May 19, 2016 at 3:01 AM Very well written, great flow and just fabulous all round! Congratulations on a well deserved win.

Joyce Johnson May 18, 2016 at 7:38 PM A great entry and great win. Congratulations Jack. I hope you get your heart's desire on your next birthday. Love, Joyce

John Lawless May 18, 2016 at 11:13 AM it has been said that many a truth is spoken in jest. Congrats on the top spot.

Lin Lane May 18, 2016 at 10:36 AM Nice win, Jack.

Sara Kendrick May 18, 2016 at 9:31 AM I liked this one..You are saying don't give me anything but this is what I like and want so you will know what to buy..LOL..Great winning work..Thanks for participating in my contest..Sara

Lukas Ficklin May 18, 2016 at 9:29 AM Nice win Jack... Very clever with humor. Congrats!

Teddy Kimathi May 18, 2016 at 4:00 AM Congrats Jack, for your well-deserved first placement in the contest!! ;-)

Charlie Smith May 17, 2016 at 9:05 PM Congratulations Jack, well done...

Andrea Dietrich May 10, 2016 at 8:09 PM Dang, Jack, did I miss telling you happy birthday? I know I saw this earlier but sorry if I never told you happy birthday on your day. I can't remember if I did or not!!

Lenny Gazbowski April 9, 2016 at 8:24 PM Good write Jack. I too don't celebrate my birthday. Don't think it is a worthwhile celebration, its an unnecessary diversion.

Modupe Sefunmi April 8, 2016 at 6:40 PM Lovely write

Constance La France April 5, 2016 at 2:24 AM Jack, a funny one for the contest, I have the problem solved, I buy my own presents !! I am loving this 7 ~

Paul Callus April 4, 2016 at 3:58 PM A good sense of British humour, Jack:) Very enjoyable and entertaining! Hope you're keeping well! ~ Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 4, 2016 at 3:53 PM hahaha. Not for real. I thought you were trying to STRONGLY hint it was your birthday. So good to see you post a new one. Glad you liked shaggy rug dog.

EBIS Tales April 4, 2016 at 1:36 PM Haha... Loved it :D

Jan Allison April 4, 2016 at 12:31 PM Loved this humourous write Jack - I'd rather forget my birthday now Jack - I buy myself a bunch of my favourite carnations from my son and I'm a happy bunny with very little money being spent:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx