Best Lincolnshire Poems
Where Were You In the 70's - LincolnshireTHE 70'S
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The first year we were married, bliss!
Our son Kirk was conceived and born.
In Lincoln, it was so remiss!
A cesarian, us both torn!
We feared for him and I for her!
All happy, we both shed a tear.
They both lived, what an ordeal!
That was life, so full...
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Categories:
lincolnshire, life,
Form:
Rispetto
The Market Rasen Witch - Lincolnshire Folkloreupon the Rase a troublesome crone
who meddled in the Rasen folk
for she a witch!
a witch! their slant and well
she laid upon a cow a cursied blight
a cursied spell
and lo would not this neighbour’s cow
go to the milking parlour so
this neighbour’s daughter fraught and...
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Categories:
lincolnshire, dark, fun, history, life,
Form:
Rhyme
Ye Bold of LincolnshireOh listen helots while my words be bold
To gather fire that fills our spirits mold
So brimstone melds the brick and mortar wold
We face death to defend these walls of old
Our wars be borne for mothers wept herein
Our children born free our lives shall spare thee...
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Categories:
lincolnshire, conflict, dedication, encouraging, inspiration,
Form:
Sonnet