Try Something New

I want a different job, something like working at the zoo,
I'm ready for a change and it certainly is something Gnu.
A Baywatch lifeguard on the beach, I have not done that before,
but my swimming skills are rusty, so now I am quite unshore.
Maybe an Egyptologist, in my pith helmet parading,
but not a grave robber as I think that would be dig raiding.
A Matador in sunny Spain, the arena crowded full,
but livestock I don't fancy, no, I am not adore a bull.
Perhaps a Lighthouse keeper, flashing warnings across the sea,
my own boss and all by myself, yes, I think that could beamy.
I could try breeding horses for the track, that would be good,
but maybe such a career change would not be under stud.
I'll stick to making circuit boards, desire for change has gone,
so I'll stay with what I'm good at here, and calmly solder on.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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October 29, 2018 at 4:23 PM
Viv.. both brilliant and humorous. Your works are second to none!!
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October 28, 2018 at 9:40 AM
In addition to being funny, you highlight all the difficult choices we face when we determine what to do. You have a wonderful and fond view of life's paradoxes.
Laurie Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 2:47 AM
G'day Viv ... now this is really witty and way, way, way too clever. You know how to tickle my fancy Mate - Lindsay
Horsman Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 3:35 PM
Clever, clever clever indeed wit to the extreme. Ronny Barker would have loved this. Viv, or Benny Hill for that matter..to my fav...
Wigley Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 2:17 AM
Thanks harry, very kind, matey. Regards, Viv
Mcconnell Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 2:15 PM
Fine piece Viv, really rolled you along making one to look inside oneself to try something new. Great imagery with nice rhyme. Blessings,Gordon
Wigley Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 2:17 AM
Thanks Gordon, appreciate it.
Guzzi Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 11:28 AM
I love the emotion in this the joy of free thinking & being footloose. I too have been longing for a new view, checking out living for a few months at a time in the south of England or France. I will post more for you, Viv. Light & Love
Wigley Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 2:18 AM
Thanks, Debbie, I'd think twice, it's getting cold here now :) . Viv x
Cunningham Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 10:21 AM
Brilliant Viv, Iove the humour. Good luck. Tom.
Wigley Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 2:18 AM
Thanks Tom, I do love a bit of wordplay. Regards, Viv
Allison Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 8:16 AM
very witty Mr Viv! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Wigley Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 2:18 AM
Thanks Jan, well done you! Viv x
Murray Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 5:04 AM
Circuit boards? You seem more like a circuit ringleader Viv, you're so witty and fun to read. Good luck.
Wigley Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 2:19 AM
I don't really do the circuit stuff, but I needed to fit 'solder' in, a bit of artistic license. Viv x
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 25, 2018 at 2:04 AM
I predict this will glean top honors Viv! You are so clever to have written this amusing poem. I loved it! : )
Wigley Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 2:19 AM
Thanks Connie, as it turned out it didn't, but all good fun anyway. Viv x
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