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Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be

Oh! dear what can the matter be? Punch stands accused of assault, and battery. There's no show without Punch, no saturday's matinee. His lawyer declared that's unfair. Oh! dear what can the sentence be? If Punch is found guilty, he'll swing from a gallow's tree. His lawyer implored, he's innocent set him free. While Punch with a hunch did not care. Oh! dear what can his answer be? Punch promised the judge, it was all of a fantasy. With the rest of the cast, confessing it's history, Played out for some fun at the fair. 2/ 6/ 2018.

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Adrienne Spencer

Date: 3/6/2018 3:37:00 PM

This a great, fun poem Gdad.

Charlie Smith

Date: 2/17/2018 10:29:00 AM

What an original piece, congratulations George...

George Seal
Date: 2/17/2018 1:13:00 PM

Hi Charlie, thankyou for your most kind comment on my poem. It is very much appreciated. Regards George.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/16/2018 11:37:00 PM

George congratulations on your win!

George Seal
Date: 2/17/2018 1:21:00 PM

Hello Eve, i would like to thank you most sincerely for commenting so kindly on many of my poems. My kindest regards to you. George.

Mick Talbot

Date: 2/16/2018 8:27:00 PM

Oh YEAH! A winner indeed, congratulations George! ... Mick

George Seal
Date: 2/17/2018 2:49:00 PM

Hi Mick, Oh YEAH! Indeed. I'm pleased as punch as the sayig goes. Or at least in my neck of the woods in Yorkshire. Please accept my kindest regards. Many thanks George.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/16/2018 3:10:00 PM

Many congratulations I knew this would do well in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

George Seal
Date: 2/17/2018 2:52:00 PM

Hello Jan, thankyou for your much appreciated comments as always.My kindest regards to you George.

John Lawless

Date: 2/16/2018 9:45:00 AM

Great take on the contest theme George, well done...

George Seal
Date: 2/17/2018 3:09:00 PM

Thankyou John, for your kind comment on my poem. My regards George.

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/16/2018 8:44:00 AM

Congrats on your top win, George. Well done.

George Seal
Date: 2/17/2018 3:15:00 PM

Hi Line, thankyou for all your comments on my poetry. It gives me great encouragement by doing so. My regards George.

Barry Stebbings

Date: 2/16/2018 7:48:00 AM

Congratulations on your to top place, George. I chose this one for originality and the way you treated the subject. // Barry

George Seal
Date: 2/18/2018 4:27:00 AM

Hi Barry, thankyou for awarding my poem top place. My second forename is also Barrie, that family and friends have always used. George is what i call my Sunday name. I enjoyed the challenge that your competition gave me, just my cup of tea. Regards George.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/7/2018 5:46:00 PM

I was always amazed at how popular Punch and Judy was as it was pretty violent to show young kids! thoroughly enjoyed your poem George:-) hugs jan xx

George Seal
Date: 2/8/2018 10:55:00 AM

Ah yes Jan, with Popeye, Tom and Jerry, and many more. But when mixed with comedy, it seems to be cushioned from reality. Thankyou for giving my poem the once over. My kindest regards. George.