His Name Was Vince

His name was Vince
And he liked to mince.
The product there to convince,
There was no equal to Vince who liked to mince.

No matter what people brought to cook
If Vince got a look
Then it would end up as another mince dish,
He would even mince the fish.

There was no longer any peace of mind,
When Vince began to grind.
The people in the village had, had enough,
And decided to get tough.

Enough they said we don't mean to be unkind
But you really must stop this daily grind

My name is Vince and I like to mince
And unless you find something I can't mince
My daily grind you will have to mind. 
Was the reply from Vince who liked to mince.

That won't be too hard thought the villagers, 
And pretty soon they were making wagers
On how long it would take to stop his daily grind.

On the first day they presented a sack of limes for Vince to mince. 
Before he could say I'm Vince and I like to mince they were but another load of mince.
On the second day he even managed to mince bag of coconuts,
Which drove the villagers nuts.

On the third day Vince was all set for another day of grinding.
Out the villagers came and presented him with a box tied up with string.
Vince took the box and cut the string. 
Inside was a piece of paper
And on the paper in this order 
Was, my name is Vince and I like to mince.
You win he said as he bowed his head, 
Although I am Vince and I like to mince
My words I just can never seem to mince.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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August 24, 2016 at 12:49 AM
Brought a smile to my face.
Smith Avatar
August 24, 2016 at 6:08 AM
Glad you liked it. I got pleasure out of writing it. Like to mix my poetry up and throw in a good ending. Will look up your work. Read my poem Three gifts on radio tonight and it will be read at local library as part of Poetry week. We are having local body election and I am standing for Mayor. Interesting times. David In Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, NZ
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August 18, 2016 at 2:39 AM
Very nice ....don't worry about the last line..
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August 18, 2016 at 8:04 PM
Then Cheers....
Smith Avatar
August 18, 2016 at 4:58 AM
Thank you. Very Kind. It is good to throw in something not too serious.
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August 4, 2016 at 8:56 PM
Ha great poem to read vince ( I mean David), a fine story, well constructed, appreciate the effort. Kind regards, Craig (from across the ditch)
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August 4, 2016 at 10:58 PM
Thank you Craig. Had a mate named Vince. He was a great kidder. He was a cub leader with me. He spiced up our leaders meals with little extra's including mince I suppose. Have a great weekend. Big game this weekend. Lions might surprise. Just a shame they are playing Hurricanes because I don't want to see them choke. Tempted to back Wallabies against all blacks when that game comes up. I am reading some of my poems on Sunday at local bar as part of Jazz and poetry afternoon. All free. Best regards David
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August 3, 2016 at 4:47 PM
you didn't mince your words here David - a fabulous fun write:-) hugs Jan xx
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August 3, 2016 at 6:12 PM
Thanks Jan. More coming now that I have found outlet where one can share their eccentric sense of humour with no straight jacket in site. Although have noticed my thoughts running to rhyme. Hugs back David.
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July 28, 2016 at 11:50 AM
- Well told, fun to read David :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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July 28, 2016 at 8:15 PM
Glad you liked it Ann-Lise. I had fun writing it too. No idea how some of my poetry comes to me. Just let the words flow. Sometimes serious, sometimes not but always try to keep hope alive. Hugs back David David
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July 28, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Kiora Bro, bonza write.
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July 28, 2016 at 9:45 AM
Thanks for that. Glad it made an Aussie mate laugh.Up watching NZ Cricket in Zimbabwe. Will check out your poems. Some good poets your side of ditch. Pity one isn't running the place. Thanks for visit. David
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July 26, 2016 at 7:12 AM
Good story telling, David. You used the word, mince, twice in the ending rhyme. Perhaps, end it with, rinse? ;-)
Smith Avatar
July 27, 2016 at 4:14 PM
Thank you Tom. Glad you don't mince your words. I am learning so much here on the soup and having lots of fun playing with words. Something you can still do as a grown up.
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July 25, 2016 at 5:01 PM
Hope that terminated his career in catering, David. Fun write. Regards, Viv
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July 25, 2016 at 6:46 PM
Thanks Viv. Maybe he developed another addiction. Speaking of which my wife is from Philippines and I am closely following war on drugs there. Glad new addiction facilities getting priority. Just hope the rats don't end up in NZ. My prayers today for Germany in particular, they have a rat problem of a different kind. Mince on toast for tea tonight. Regards David.
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