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Tipheap Might Be a Bad Town, But Fogswamp's Worse

(Interview with the mayor) Dear mayor of Tipheap - I have a few questions A bunch of complaints - a list of suggestions You said you would fix things if you were elected Or were we misguided? Should we be corrected? The library’s worn down - to obtain you did swear Some books and some mags and an unbroken chair -- We'll get help from Fogswamp - we'll not need to plead -- They're library's not used since they can’t even read The sewers are blocking - the toilets can't flush The streets overflowing in brown smelly mush -- I don't understand - your complaint's a bit vague -- Besides look at Fogswamp - they all have the plague Crimes on the increase - where's all our street cops? Thieves are rampaging - both houses and shops -- Well Fogswamp is chaos - a lawbreaking hell -- They've put bars round the town to make one big jail cell Our schools don't perform - they're not teaching life's skills Our kids need this knowledge for jobs that pay bills -- Fogswamp has schools that teach reading and sums -- They turn out poor vagrants and drifters and bums So rather than fixing you claim they are worse Whilst we're a bit ragged, you say they are cursed And if you view Tipheap with full satisfaction Then explain why you live in a Fogswamp posh mansion

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 12/15/2018 2:52:00 AM
Hi Barbara, Thanks for your comment - glad you liked the poem. Please feel free to read it at your event - and thank you for asking :-) We often hear of Brunel and his engineering achievements, however few people have heard of Joseph Bazalgette. His ambitious engineering project improved the lives of so many people, yet remains hidden under London's streets. Hope the event goes well :-) Mark
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Date: 12/14/2018 4:57:00 AM
Hi Mark, I have been invited to read at non-paying event in memory of Joseph Bazalgette, 19th century engineer who designed the London sewers. I would like to read your poem about Tipheap and Fogswamp. Could you let me know whether you would give permission for this, please. Barbara Goldstein
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Date: 11/11/2016 8:42:00 PM
Great! Congratulations, Mark!
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Date: 11/12/2016 8:56:00 AM
Thanks Kim for taking the time to read and comment. :-)
Date: 11/11/2016 6:50:00 PM
Hi Mark, Congratulations on your win: -) Alexis
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Date: 11/12/2016 8:54:00 AM
Thanks Alexis! :-)
Date: 11/11/2016 4:17:00 PM
Love it Mark, good to see your place here'
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Date: 11/11/2016 4:25:00 PM
Thanks Joe - glad you enjoyed
Date: 11/10/2016 12:18:00 PM
Dear Mark, this one is unique write! both places have a list of grievances....Mayor is sure to be screwed up....enjoyed your write! Congratulations!!!//love,Anu:)
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Date: 11/10/2016 3:05:00 PM
Thanks Anu! :-)
Date: 11/10/2016 11:32:00 AM
Different and very nicely written. I wouldn't want to live in either place. Thanks for being in the contest and Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 11/10/2016 12:03:00 PM
Thank you for your comments and taking the time to read my entry. Bit of a challenge, but enjoyed taking part. :-)

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