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Ice Cream Gran 4 - Grans Day Off

Gran had had a busy night
And so I manned the van
I said if you want ice cream, Kids
This evening, I’m your man

All the children shouted out
It’s Gran we want to see
Because there’s not much cash about
She gives us ice creams free

I said that's just the kind of thing 
That Ice Cream Gran would do
So if she gives out free ice cream
I’ll do the same thing too

Those kids sure had an appetite
And many asked for two
A couple ordered three or four
And soon my stock was through

I drove the van around to Gran’s
Its chimes I couldn’t ring
For when she let me take the van
She said, ‘DON’T TOUCH A THING.’

I told her that the kids were grateful
For her charity
But when I told her what I meant
She simply glared at me 

And when she spoke she said to me
You know of you I’m fond
But those kids saw you coming
You were well and truly conned

In future I will serve the kids
And combat villains too
And telling of my exploits?
Well, I’ll leave THAT to you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Proxenos Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 9:07 AM
Things are heating up, story getting exciting, you did what you had to do, but no winnings to take back - this is Hilarious, I can in fact imagine the scene,I see your gran lecturing you on how you shouldn't have been conned by children! Hugs, blessings, Jennifer.
Flood Avatar
January 30, 2022 at 11:45 AM
Thanks, Jennifer. I didn’t know at the time that gran was about to go on a mammoth adventure, so I’m glad I gave her this day off. I’m afraid what comes next is a bit of a monster, so the reader might need a coffee… or something stronger. Terry
Leffanta Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 10:39 AM
Well done! Enjoyed! Aloha!
Flood Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 11:58 AM
Thanks, Rico. I hope she doesn’t become boring. Terry
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January 27, 2022 at 5:49 AM
Hey Terry, Ice cream gran’s turning into a serious serial cartoon strip, she would definitely make a great comic book hero, with crafty illustrations and your rhyming technique, they could make this a favourite with the children, hopefully someone outside PS spots your talents, brilliant absolutely love it, cheers David
Flood Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 11:56 AM
You could make a chap’s head swell, David. Seriously, I’m having fun writing her and if she was ‘spotted’ I’d be delighted. Hey, maybe I could get sponsored by Zimmer. Ha ha. Thanks. Terry
Cunningham Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 5:34 AM
You didn't ask for wages lol. Tom
Flood Avatar
January 27, 2022 at 6:06 AM
Aha… but I got all the ice cream I could eat… except of course, I’d given it all away!
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