Notes About The Poem

1st May 2026

Mates Rate

There’s a man that comes from Margate
Who has a massive passion for cake
He grew very large
Bigger than a barge
Now as a boat he charges full freight.

If you’re a friend, you can go mates rate
But only if you come with some cake
A sponge cake will do
A gateaux or two 
And to Timbuktu he’ll contemplate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Buhagiar Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 10:40 PM
He'll sink his barge with his weight :) Quite funny, my dear friend.
Edmonds  Avatar
May 10, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Thank you Victor… Beryl
Etgen-Baker Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 5:18 PM
a humorous tongue twister. You have such a variety of poetic skills. Well done, Beryl. hugs, Sara
Edmonds  Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Thank you very much Sara, appreciated… Beryl
Crandall Avatar
May 2, 2026 at 3:55 PM
mmm, spongecake!
Edmonds  Avatar
May 2, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Yes David, there’s something about a sponge cake that makes one’s hungry tummy salivate… Beryl
Buehler Avatar
May 2, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Love this smile evoking poem, Beryl. So nicely written! :)
Edmonds  Avatar
May 2, 2026 at 12:38 PM
So pleased the read gave you a smile. Thank you Evelyn… Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
May 2, 2026 at 10:05 AM
I enjoyed reading your fun/creative write. "Good Luck" if for a contest... Have a great day writing away...........
Edmonds  Avatar
May 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Thanks Paula, pleased you enjoyed the read. Have a great poetic day too… Beryl
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