John Williams Poet Rhyme

Witchy Poo From Dunedoo

I'm Witchy Poo from Dunedoo,
I'm a flaming outback witch,
You won't see me rounding cattle up
Or digging in a ditch.

I like to cast spells,
Just like those city witches do,
I've cast so many spells outback,
Successful ones too.

Did you know that emus 
Always used to fly,
That is until that nasty bird,
Well....dropped one in my eye.
So I cast a spell
So he could only move along the ground,
No more zooming through the sky for him,
He's terra firma bound.

And as for those walking kangaroos,
Too many gathered near my shack,
So I cast a spell of hiccups,
Just to get them back.

But my most successful spell of all,
And there certainly is no doubt,
Was when I took the rain away
And created all this drought.

There's only one more thing to tell you,
And that's how I got my name,
The locals gave it to me,
Just after the emu took its aim.


authors note:  Dundedoo is a real country town some 400 km north west of Sydney{ NSW Australia} in the outback

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Kp Nunez August 2, 2015 at 7:45 PM Came here just now, John. Glad I did. Yes, I can see why did was adapted into stage plays. Cute and fascinating story! Loved this. Good morning! hugs! :-))) John Williams August 2, 2015 at 10:35 PM Good morning Kim, So glad you liked this one a lot---it is one of my favourites. Thanks again for you support Kim-------John

Skat A June 12, 2015 at 1:35 AM John, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love.... John Williams June 12, 2015 at 3:02 AM Hello Skat, thank you so much for your congratulations--- this poem is one of three of my favourite poems that I have written----kind regards----John

Sharon Gulley April 13, 2015 at 10:29 AM A perfect 7 story for me....Sharon G. I love a good story. John Williams April 14, 2015 at 5:46 AM Hello Sharon, I am so glad you found the poem and the story to your liking. It is one of my 4 favourite poems of all time. Dunedoo is a real place in Australia. Thanks again Sharon.....kind regards-----John

Sharon Gulley April 13, 2015 at 10:27 AM What an awesome, witchy write here, John. A fascinating and joyful journey into the world of Witchy Poo. Thanks for sharing this brilliant write. A 7 for me and a fav.....Sharon G.

Carol Eastman April 11, 2015 at 3:22 PM An absolutely enchanting piece. John Williams April 11, 2015 at 5:57 PM Hi Carol, Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Kind regards-----John

Lindsay Laurie April 6, 2015 at 6:42 PM G'day John... the kids will love this poem John, and Dunedoo; don't they have a festival there, or at least they used to. Regards - Lindsay John Williams April 6, 2015 at 7:06 PM Hello Lindsay, Yes Lindsay I believe it might even be a poet's festival, but I'm not sure. I will look it up. This poem is one of my favourites. Thanks again Lindsay for reading my poem. Kind regards---John.... PS: Dundedoo is one of the greatest names I've ever heard

Jan Allison April 6, 2015 at 4:59 AM ha ha ha at Dundedoo - oh that had me howling as soon as I read it - great humour - this would make a lovely children's book my friend:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx John Williams April 6, 2015 at 6:27 AM Hello Jan, I think it is one of my best 4 poems. Because I was brought up on a farm I relate to it so strongly. And Dunedoo { a real name } makes you laugh when you hear it. I am so glad you enjoyed it, I had such fun writing it. Thanks Jan. Kind regards---John