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Daffodils

I wandered lonely as a cloud
until my feet got wet.
I struggled through the 
undergrowth and found myself
beset by insects all around, 
my temper wholly spent,
to hell with yellow daffodils
and my predicament!

...with apologies to Mr Wordsworth!

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Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 1/12/2013 1:32:00 PM

I think he would turn in his grave Keith! You're a cheeky laddie with this gem giving a totally new slice of humor to an old favorite. Sooo clever! Love, Lizzie

Kerry Singleton

Date: 1/7/2013 3:35:00 PM

I love daffodils Keith :)

Richard Palmer

Date: 1/1/2013 11:32:00 AM

great write with a chuckle,happy new year Keith

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/31/2012 6:39:00 PM

Have a Happy New Year Keith. Light & Love

Kathryn Collins

Date: 12/30/2012 7:23:00 AM

Merry Keith, While William rolls under them, his daffodils are rioting in laughter. love you, Kathy

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/29/2012 3:45:00 PM

Must have been in what we call a swamp..Yes, Mr. Wordsworth poem was a beauty..Yours adds a little humor.Thanks for stopping by ..Your comments were uplifting..Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/28/2012 5:08:00 PM

love this type of parody of that classic poem. Awesome.

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 12/28/2012 4:49:00 PM

Keith a fun verse, put a laugh in my breath and a smile on my face. Best wishes in 2013 and beyond. Warm Smiles, Connie

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/28/2012 3:11:00 PM

ha! i think mr. wordsworth would be as amused as i was by this poem!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/28/2012 3:03:00 PM

Keith, it must had been some wander...of guilt... hope the apology was accepted.. always~pd

Debbie Duncan

Date: 12/28/2012 2:18:00 PM

nicely written Keith ;},,,, the title reminded me of little rascals, Brisbane learning the poem. The episode was called Reading and Writing. I have about 5- 6 tapes,, with 5-6 movies each on them. I bought them back in the 1980's for my daughter,, now my grand-daughter watches them. You can watch them on u tube;}, thank you for reading my " Tudor Court" ,,, and have a blessed New Year Keith ;}