Janine Lever Poet Free verse

'jack the Daw' In Lancashire Dialect

'JACK the DAW' (In Lancashire Dialect)

Struttin’ and Puffin’ his big chest out,
The streets all clear, when he’s about.
Inside all’doors, waitin’  for’ thump
Families quake and animals jump!

Mam goes to’ door, money in hand
Shakin’ as she stares at his black neck band,
She dares’nt look in his blue black eyes
They say there’s murder an’ spent-up lies.

We just hear his voice, raucous and loud
“Your rent, your rent!” he shouts out proud
An’ all the street kids play
An’ all the street kids say,
Jack the Daw walks down the street
Jack the Daw with his great big feet
Jack the Daw, if he looks your way
Run away, run away, run away, run away!

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Catherine Deslippe April 12, 2021 at 11:03 AM Well written poem and a great read. Thank you Janine Lever April 24, 2021 at 11:07 AM Thank you for your comments catherine i appreciate it.

Emilia James September 10, 2020 at 1:29 PM Clever write, enjoyed this one, love the way you used the birds to come up your tale- very imaginative. Emilia : ) Janine Lever March 29, 2021 at 3:55 PM Thank you emilia.

Sharon Keely August 22, 2020 at 8:19 AM Haha! They are a bit evil looking. This does a lovely job of conjuring up a place and time - as well as Mr. JD! Janine Lever August 23, 2020 at 7:46 AM Thank you for your comments, they are appreciated. Yes, this popped in my head as I was watching jackdaws strutting across the grass of a churchyard. It just came word for word and with it, the smell the sound and the whole scene. Its marvellous how the universe pops things in, during moments of stillness or contemplation. Thank you again.