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Lawrence, Part the Second, On Alert

He’s been listening to the news,
All up to date about I-raq,
His kit has been laid out
Sorted and ready to pack.
The camel’s on combat rations
So its mood is just a little mean
But it’s a trim and fit and ready
Desert transport machine.
He sleeps out in the garden
In an army surplus tent
It may be second hand but
Its money so well spent.
It’s all in cam colours 
Insipid and quite bland
So to fit in with the others
In the hot desert sand.
He’s informed Buck Palace
And Tonee the Vee Pee,
He’s planned for the occasion 
And kept some holidays free.
Once the summons comes
That very same day
Lawrence of Neasden
Can be off on his way,
To fight for Queen and Country,
Old Tonee and Georgie Bush,
He knows he’s not heard back yet,
His offer’s been kept very hush,
But come the day 
Come the need
Lawrence and his camel
Will carry out the deed,
And lo and behold 
It shall come to pass
Lawrence and his Camel
Will help save ol' Tonee's ass.

To be continued
T

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022




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Date: 10/3/2022 4:11:00 AM
OK You have me "hooked". Lawrence the "ever ready" has left me wanting more. Can hardly wait to find out just what's in store.
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Date: 10/3/2022 3:29:00 AM
Enjoyable as always, Terry!
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Terry Ireland
Date: 10/3/2022 7:16:00 AM
Thanks Jeff

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