Joe Maverick Poet Rhyme

Sholing By the Sea

Down on Englands southern coast, i have a friend (you know)
he's living his life with wedded wife, as the tonnage comes & goes

He has a Dad as people do.. who lives not far away 
and when i eat a banana, i recall a thing he'll say

Not that my nose (or anyones) is larger than his own! 
its just a line of kid (thats all,) from a kid at heart, who's fully grown..

I hold them both in great regard, these friends of many years
(i know i've laughed with both of them) till my eyes were filled by tears"

And times as i'll think on Maurice and his Dad, wherever i happen to be..) 
i know that they'll smile when they speak my name, at Sholing by the Sea.

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Becca Teagan September 21, 2018 at 3:11 PM This is so beautiful, Joe, an honor to a man who was very special to you. Again I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you're doing ok, as well as your friend and his family. Hugs

Daver Austin February 5, 2013 at 10:21 AM I got it, Duh. Sholing is a town. Forgive. Love, daver

Daver Austin February 5, 2013 at 10:18 AM Are you making up words here, Joe? If so, I like the sound - it's oceany. There's one for you - oceany. Like it. it has a salty feel. Love, daver

Andrea Dietrich January 28, 2012 at 8:38 PM Back to this one. It's another one of my favorites of yours!!!

Judy Ball January 15, 2012 at 7:33 AM This is so sweet JOe. I feel a longing to see them face to face and maybe go sholing with them. Really well done here. Good imagery and great feeling. God Bless, JB

Elizabeth Wesley June 23, 2011 at 7:10 PM I can smell the salt water. Loved the rhyme and the pictures

Gautami Phookan June 11, 2011 at 10:26 AM This style of writing and with effortless ease,and the charming lil' town in England. I loved it Joe.It's such a heart warming piece,,bless the two good friends...

Anne Rutherford May 6, 2011 at 12:41 PM Very well written Joe . A friend is always there ,yours sound like good ones.Anne

James Fraser May 1, 2011 at 7:29 AM Beautifully written Joe. I was picturing your words as I read them. Have a lovely Sunday....:)

Gwendolen Song April 26, 2011 at 7:26 AM Dear Joe, This light rhyme flows so smoothly and is filled with admiration for your friend. Much enjoyed this quaint write and being drawn to this lil town in England! Top of the Day to Ya. Gwndolen

Carolyn Devonshire April 25, 2011 at 10:09 AM Hi Joe, thanks for your comment. You should be receiving the envelope by the end of the week. Still praying for Mary's Dad. Love and best wishes, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud April 24, 2011 at 1:16 PM tenderly scribed, joe... i like lots!! :) huggs, nete

Michael J. Falotico April 24, 2011 at 8:39 AM Thanks Joe for taking time out to read my work today.. I knew I cause a stir with my Royal poem lol... Just seems like every day its all over the place with so much more going on in the world.... Happy Easter to you my friend... and thanks again

Carolyn Devonshire April 20, 2011 at 1:26 PM Hi Joe, went to the post office today and you should receive the envelope in five to 10 days. Just wanted to let you know. I'm still out of town. Have a wonderful Easter! Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich April 20, 2011 at 7:49 AM HI, JOe, just revisiting this fun one. It's so sweet!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 18, 2011 at 5:28 AM A charming piece to reminisce Joe .. a lovely setting and great imagery and emotion exudes from your lines my friend.. wish I were there too..luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta April 16, 2011 at 1:29 PM Hello, Joe, How is your activities for the children going on?

Carole Cookie Arnold April 15, 2011 at 4:43 AM Great rhythm and flow. Methodical with a bit of whimsy made this very enjoyable to read. You are very talented Joe Love Cookie

Carolyn Devonshire April 14, 2011 at 2:15 PM Please check your Soup mail, Joe.

Wilma Neels April 14, 2011 at 11:55 AM Quite an interesting write Joe, this one made me smile tonight ;)

James Foulk April 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM thank you for reading Fort Sumter and for your kind comment.

Nette Onclaud April 13, 2011 at 6:57 PM a differen styles that becomes you, joe... i like how you wrote this, so effortly charming! :) huggs, nette

Michelle Mac Donald April 13, 2011 at 4:25 PM A wonderful tribute to these friends, Joe! I hope they'll be given the chance to read this. They will smile as they share each line. A fun write, Joe...makes me feel merry!:) Wishing you and yours the best. Mikki

Sara Kendrick April 13, 2011 at 3:47 PM Very creative and expressive work in this one..Great honor to your friends..Enjoyed reading this one..Your kind comments on my work were uplifting..Yes, my Out On The Porch is a time that I feed my spirit..Sara

Carolyn Devonshire April 13, 2011 at 4:49 AM Thanks for the explanation of Scholing, Joe. We have to snorkel to collect scallops, but it's a lot of fun! Love, Carolyn (PS-replied to your Soup mail.)

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