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!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Wesley Avatar
January 12, 2013 at 1:32 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
Singleton Avatar
January 7, 2013 at 3:35 PM
I love daffodils Keith :)
Palmer Avatar
January 1, 2013 at 11:32 AM
great write with a chuckle,happy new year Keith
Guzzi Avatar
December 31, 2012 at 6:39 PM
Have a Happy New Year Keith. Light & Love
Collins Avatar
December 30, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Merry Keith, While William rolls under them, his daffodils are rioting in laughter. love you, Kathy
Kendrick Avatar
December 29, 2012 at 3:45 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
Dietrich Avatar
December 28, 2012 at 5:08 PM
love this type of parody of that classic poem. Awesome.
Gildersleeve Avatar
December 28, 2012 at 4:49 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
Bauer Avatar
December 28, 2012 at 3:11 PM
ha! i think mr. wordsworth would be as amused as i was by this poem!
A   Avatar
December 28, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Keith, it must had been some wander...of guilt... hope the apology was accepted.. always~pd
Duncan Avatar
December 28, 2012 at 2:18 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 ;}
Andresen Avatar
December 28, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Well written, like always Keith !!!! Wishing you and your loved ones HAPPY NEW YEAR!! // Anne-Lise :)
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