Shirley

Shirley girl it’s been a thrill
Let me introduce you to Bill
He has a dog called Jet
He’s a solid bet
You’re dumping me after an hour
One hour
Sixty minutes of bliss
How you reminisced
Your ex Ted
Shot himself in the head
Mother Jill
Lying at the bottom of the hill
Father John
Somewhere in the Amazon
Grandad Cain
Threw himself under a train
Granny Flo
Where did she go
Not forgetting brother Fred
Lost, presumed dead
Then you mention your lesbian lover Di
Who right away I’m thinking
How did she die
Not realising, you must be Bi
Then just as I’m getting my head round that
You mention the cat
Is there a dog
What about the fog
Oh, that’s what caused the bus to disappear into the bog
You saved the lollipop man Jack
Well, that’s a blessing
What
Died next day, heart attack
Shirley girl
Don’t think of me as a bit of a moaner
But Jesus girl
You're a bloody Jonah.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ricci Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 4:19 AM
Hi again Paul. Good Morning. Once again you deliver a story in a poetic fashion. Allow me to let your own words stands as I could not add anything other than Shirley Shirley Shirley... - Have a wonderful day. Blessings always (smile)
Bell Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 9:14 AM
She'll be saving lives somewhere. lol
James Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 1:11 PM
She sounds more like a cousin of the grim reaper lol.
Bell Avatar
September 14, 2023 at 1:53 AM
Think you might be right, Bill and his dog have not been seen since. lol
Rodrigues Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 7:53 PM
Shirley is vicious!
Bell Avatar
September 6, 2023 at 7:22 AM
She is a bit. lol
Baker Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 2:28 PM
Fun Rhyme poem today, Paul. Thanks for sharing! Bill
Baker Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 10:11 AM
A poet friend in Texas, the Dallas area.
Bell Avatar
September 6, 2023 at 7:23 AM
Shirley is thinking of moving to the USA, where are you. lol
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