Chances Chanso
The cottage was no more than just a shack,
But it certainly took memories back,
To that place, where I spent all my young days,
Living and learning, it’s all quite a haze.
Yes poor, but always had enough to eat.
My dad was hard, and oh, my mum was sweet.
A good combination to raise a lad,
I was always happy with what I had.
Fishing and exploring my dog with me,
As it all came back to my memory.
Not having much, there's a thing to be said,
Kids like what they’ve got and make do instead.
Most do not crave more than what they have got.
So poor kids do not find they need a lot,
A pole to fish, a log on which to sit,
A stick to throw the dog, few friends close knit.
Fun and exercise, a creek to swim in, *
Things change when he grows to notice women*.
Then it is time to move to the big smoke.
Women will show no mind to a poor bloke.
They like to be romanced and you should know,
That requires a good job to earn some dough.
It’s farewell, I was off to the city,
Now looking for a lass very pretty.
Finding the sweetest girl did take a while.
I knew I’d found her when I saw her smile.
Now with my wife and our four kids, life's good.
I will try not to spoil them, though I could.
I’m a happy bloke, take all in my stride.
But I look back on that old shack, with pride.
The Lord’s fair I lived a good life indeed.
Avoided temptation helped those in need.
Walking a path, times to follow or lead.
Sponsor : Kim Rodrigues
Contest Name : Take a Chance on Chanco
5 verses. 6 lines in each . 10 syllables in each line
Envoi 3 lines. 10 syllables each line.
Spelling, Grammar HMS all checked
Rhyme Zone used. 3rd Verse Lines 5 & 6
Rhyme Zone quotes two poems that have used Near Rhyme
• Swim in * Women as Near Rhyme.
Rhyme theme: AABBCC, DDEEFF, GGHHII, JJKKLL, MMNNOO, PPP
Posted 26th May 2023
With 6 lines per verse, I did not know how to do ABAB rhyme style as specified in your requirements as ABAB is only for 4 line verses.I took a chance and entered it anyway.
Copyright © Merv Hold | Year Posted 2023
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