John Watt Poet Rhyme

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Today There Are No Eyes On Me

Today there are no eyes on me,
a puzzling curiosity!
Whilst riding through the town most days
so many eyes are wont to gaze -

admirers of my fine fetlocks;
my handsome withers, hooves and hocks,
my finely groomed and lustrous mane,
the smart red garb that foils the rain.

For I was bred for royalty;
Milady loves my loyalty.
Her husband is the Magistrate -
most days townsfolk enjoy my gait.

Today she rides with cool aplomb -
none look, except that tailor, Tom.
Why stare as though I wore no clothes?
Perhaps Lady Godiva knows.

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Brenda Chiri October 25, 2020 at 7:07 PM John congrats on a beautiful win!;) John Watt October 26, 2020 at 12:43 AM Brenda, thank you so much!

Andrea Dietrich October 25, 2020 at 11:40 AM oh you made the winner list with this charming cute poem, Brian. congratulations to YOU!! John Watt October 26, 2020 at 12:41 AM Thank you, Andrea!

Eileen Manassian April 19, 2020 at 7:58 PM Good one!!! She would know, indeed. She stole the show. The rhythm was impeccable as was the rhyme. Great write with nice subtle humor. John Watt May 18, 2020 at 2:20 AM Thank you Eileen for gracing this page with your kind words ~ John

Sam Kauffman April 3, 2020 at 1:18 AM So creative, John. In your usual way you see things from a very unique and delightful perspective. I love this story of Lady Godiva's horse! Congratulations! John Watt April 3, 2020 at 1:38 AM Thank you so much, Sam. I really don't know where this came from, but as they sometimes do, it just fell in my lap. Thanks for spreading the kindness and congrats!

Connie Marcum Wong April 2, 2020 at 10:04 PM I loved your clever entry with its colorful imagery and superb wit John! Congratulations on your podium win! xxoo John Watt April 2, 2020 at 11:24 PM Thank you, dear Connie for congrats and the very kind words. Aloha, my friend ~ John

Michelle Faulkner April 2, 2020 at 6:49 PM This is so coy, love the twist at the end, thanks for entering my contest! John Watt April 2, 2020 at 8:41 PM Such a fun contest! Thanks for sponsoring and placing this so generously!

Andrea Dietrich April 2, 2020 at 3:46 PM Yes, John, I fooled that one class of mine with the beeper thing. But nobody thought it was all that funny!! Thanks for your being an encourager yourslf, a very STRONG One. John Watt April 2, 2020 at 7:22 PM Thank you very much, friend.

Andrea Dietrich April 1, 2020 at 12:50 AM aha, it IS April Fool's Day, isn't it? I need to think something up for my students. I have this beeper thing . I think I will keep beeping it and yell at them to shut up, but all along it will be me doing it!! this poem was very creative work, John. You went outside the box with it and came up with something unique and sweet. John Watt April 1, 2020 at 1:28 AM Good luck with the beeper trick - young people are pretty smart, haha! Thanks again for blessing me with your many kind words. You have been my most regular encourager and your affirmation means so much to me!

Caren Krutsinger March 31, 2020 at 11:12 PM Perfect for this contest and hundreds of others. Made me smile. John Watt March 31, 2020 at 11:13 PM Thanks for the smile, Caren!

Jan Allison March 31, 2020 at 8:07 PM oh what a witty take on the contest theme and that final stanza I LOVE it John:-) hugs jan xx John Watt March 31, 2020 at 8:09 PM Thank you, dear Jan! You're either up very late, or very early!