Silly Sally

Silly Sally

     Silly Sally sat silently sifting sugar

     For Billy the baker to bake better buttered buns.

     But silly Sally smiled so seductively,

     Billy burnt the better butter buns he'd baked.

       Barry Stebbings
         13/09/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Michaels Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 6:46 AM
Nicely done, Barry - made me chuckle!! Regards, John.
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December 2, 2017 at 1:14 PM
Thank you very much, John. // Barry
Nusker Avatar
November 27, 2017 at 12:17 AM
This is such a fun poem. Great example, Barry.
Stebbings Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 1:15 PM
Thank you very much, Afzal. // Barry
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September 17, 2016 at 2:23 PM
How cute, brought a smile to my face. I can see the whole scene. Kudos for the construction.
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September 18, 2016 at 12:18 PM
Thank you very much, Beverly. Barry.
Allison Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 11:17 AM
great alliteration Barry I love using this in my poetry too:-):-) hugs jan xx
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September 14, 2016 at 3:49 AM
Thank you very much, Jan. Barry.
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September 13, 2016 at 9:31 AM
Enjoyed! Made me smile, Barry!
Stebbings Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 3:48 AM
Thank you very much, Kim. Barry.
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