Lindsay Laurie Poet Rhyme

Late Arrival

Benji the Bit-Bit Shire gardener,
had been following Blue Bell a horse.
He read that it was having a run,
Saturday at a local racecourse.

Blue Bell was in the field of race two;
a field that is considered quite slow,
so Benji predicted a killing,
once the starter released them to go.

Fifty bucks Benji put on the nose,
gleeful Blue Bell had great starting odds,
and as they raced along the back straight,
the race was in the lap of the Gods.

Blue Bell came home at twenty to one.
Benji was considerably dirty;
for he had watched the other horses,
canter home just after twelve-thirty.

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Connie Marcum Wong April 3, 2019 at 10:27 PM I love your clever play on words with the time. Your sense of humor in your poetry always delights me Lindsay! I loved this cheeky poem! Have a blessed Easter my friend! : ) xxoo Lindsay Laurie April 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM Hello Connie … once again, thanks for dropping by Connie. I do enjoy mucking about with the English language causing confusion. Yes Connie is nearly upon us again. I trust you and your family will have a wonderful togetherness - Lindsay

Pat Adams March 21, 2019 at 9:23 AM I haven't ever bet on horses, but that sounds like my luck there! Very funny!........pat Lindsay Laurie March 21, 2019 at 5:45 PM G'day PAT … I don't think a punter ends up winning. Now and then a bookie gives them a loan of their own money but eventually claims it. The betting ads allowed on tv here is just criminal - thanks PAT - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos March 21, 2019 at 2:29 AM Clever and and witty Lindsay, but that is no surprise as your poems are all awesome and more some! Poetry hugs, Jennifer. Lindsay Laurie March 21, 2019 at 5:41 PM G'day Jennifer … had a cackle through the rhyme in your comment. I'm pleased that you enjoy my attempts at wit. I do appreciate you positivity - Lindsay

Rico Leffanta March 18, 2019 at 6:34 PM Just like the only horse on which I wagered! Aloha! Rico Lindsay Laurie March 21, 2019 at 5:38 PM G'day Rico … like you, gambling on horses was never my forte. Any form of gambling has a stench about in my opinion, and the poor old punter always is second best - catch you Rico - Lindsay

Jan Allison March 15, 2019 at 5:24 PM oh what fabulous humour Lindsay you really should put these witty poems in a book!:-) hugs jan xx Lindsay Laurie March 21, 2019 at 5:34 PM Hello Jan … at one stage I had 48 page booklets that I sold at poets breakfasts where I recited. Sold about 1000 I suppose. Nowadays I get pleasure out of reading and posting on the soup with other writers like yourself. I find it most relaxing and rewarding. Thank you Jan - Lindsaty