Robin's Banquet

The merry men and Robin Hood
Were drinking in the local wood
And roasting harts.*

The meat, they said, was very good;
They even ate, it’s understood,
The private parts.

* deer

For Isaiah’s Robin Hood contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Sivey Avatar
April 1, 2014 at 6:34 AM
Ha ha ha, this i so funny my friend! You are quite the humorous person Jack! I surely enjoyed reading this enlightening poem here this morning! I can always depend on you to brighten my mood! What a fantastic piece, Great Work!!
Dietrich Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 6:52 PM
jack, thanks for reading marriage of SEasons. That one is not read much at all. hahaha. OH MY, reading your Robin poem now. This is AWESOME> The cleverest thing I have seen for his contest. Wish I had thought of this. I just love it.
Kendrick Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 5:05 PM
Reads like a winner to me..Way to go for the contest..Glad you explained hart..Thanks for the visits..Sara
Devonshire Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 4:32 PM
LOL Very funny, Jack! Best wishes in the Robin Hood contest. Love, carolyn
Johnson Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 4:00 PM
I suppose if they were Viking's you wouldn't need the asterisk. :)
Callus Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 3:56 PM
Love this Jack...witty as well. [I suppose they did roast some 'hearts' too!] gl in contest. // paul
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