Subject Mars For Comp

For competition 'subject- Mars', sponsored by Joe Maverick


As I sit with my bucket and spade
looking at the sand castle I've made
no rain comes from the sky
no black clouds passing by
well at least it won't biodegrade.

The wife lies close by she looks cute
sun lotion rubbed on her space suit
she's started to wail
that she can't do her nails
it takes two hours to take off her boots.

Since I bought one, two minutes have passed
but my ice cream is melting so fast
I should have been wiser
it's covered my visor
no wonder I'm getting harassed

Our kids over there have just called
they've been foolishly playing football
but the gravity's low
so how far did it go?
no chance of recovering it at all.

Well, this is one hell of a summer
as holiday's go, what a bummer
the wife won't rejoice
because this was her choice
so next year we'll go somewhere less dumber.

22 June, 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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July 27, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Hi Viv, Congratulations on your great win in the contest. I enjoyed your vacation selection. {Plenty of sand, low gravity and my guess is, you did not have to fight off too many tourist.} Nice story/poem. Have a great day. Earl
Wigley Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 11:06 AM
Thanks, Earl, it's certainly not high on my bucket list of vacation hotspots, that's for sure. Have a good day, now. Regards, Viv
Canerdy Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Viv, this is actually an 8, but 7 is the highest rate allowed! Congrats Janice
Wigley Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 11:07 AM
Thanks, Janice, I'll save the extra one you gave me for when I get a zero, so it'll keep me out of the red. Viv x
A. Sharma Avatar
July 27, 2015 at 1:29 AM
Congrats on ur wonderful winning write Viv ! Brilliant work!
A  Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 5:06 PM
VIV Congratulations on your MARS win :) **SKAT**
Wigley Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 11:34 PM
Thanks, Skat, I had an advantage, being from another planet myself. Viv x
Allison Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 12:27 PM
great wit as ever Mr Viv - many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Wigley Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 11:34 PM
Thanks, Jan, could have been worse- Ryanair. Viv x
Roper Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 11:07 AM
Beautiful fun descriptive write,Viv, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Wigley Avatar
July 26, 2015 at 11:35 PM
Thanks, Eve, Coney Island for me next year, Viv x
Nunez Avatar
July 1, 2015 at 8:27 PM
It's a fun read! Very witty and nice. Why not fly over next year? The wife should love it...:-)
Wigley Avatar
July 2, 2015 at 12:14 AM
If the lotto fairy is kind to me one day, I'll be on the next available flight. Thanks for stopping by, Kim. Viv x
Laurie Avatar
June 27, 2015 at 1:22 AM
G'day Viv... a nice funny take on an exotic holiday that certainly has its disadvantages - Lindsay
Wigley Avatar
June 27, 2015 at 2:13 AM
Ever been to Telfer?
Lawless Avatar
June 23, 2015 at 6:29 AM
Ya gotta be careful of this "all expenses paid, meals included, vacations".
Wigley Avatar
June 23, 2015 at 7:01 AM
I should have read the terms and conditions, John- it's not rocket science, is it? Regards, Viv
La France Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 5:43 PM
Viv, a fun write for the contest 7 and thanks for visiting my poetry
Wigley Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 9:45 PM
Thanks, BW. Viv x
Callus Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 3:36 PM
An enjoyable and entertaining string of limericks, Viv!! I must say this is quite a unique and witty take! #7 // paul
Callus Avatar
June 27, 2015 at 2:30 PM
with pleasure:)
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June 27, 2015 at 10:57 AM
Being a military history enthusiast, Malta is on my bucket list for a stopover to pay my respects to the only island to be awarded the George Cross. I should be there within the next eighteen months, so I shall rely on you to provide a tourist guide that will blow TripAdvisor out of the water. Regards, Viv
Callus Avatar
June 23, 2015 at 3:18 PM
You appear to know Malta well, Viv!! What's the secret:)
Wigley Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 9:47 PM
Thanks Paul, we should have gone to Ghajn Tuffieha, eh? Regards, Viv
Dietrich Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 3:19 PM
gosh, now THIS is a DOOZY. It's very witty and I wish I had thought of this take on the topic!! Great writing, Viv. and if you ever care to read more doozies, I probably have over 200 of my sonnets posted here at Soup!!
Wigley Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 9:49 PM
Thanks Andrea, be assure I shall gradually work my way through your Sonnets at a gentle pace. Wouldn't want to end up in hospital overdoozyfied, now, would I. Viv x
Leiser Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 2:48 PM
Hilarious, Viv! :LOVED THIS!! :) A 7 all the way to Mars!
Wigley Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 9:50 PM
You know, Laura, there's no place like home. There's no place like home...... Viv x
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June 22, 2015 at 3:33 AM
- A great and funny poem, Viv :)- (7) - Take holiday in Norway next summer - Good luck in the contest, and have a wonderful day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Wigley Avatar
June 22, 2015 at 3:40 AM
Norway is on my bucket list, Anne Lise. Takk, Viv x
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