English is a widely used language
wherever you travel, it's found
So isn't it just a little ironic
that we English go mess it around.
The alley between rows of houses round here
is commonly known as a 'gitty'
but elsewhere a 'snicket', 'twitchel' or 'wynd'
and yet they're all the same, mores the pity.
A bread roll's a' bap' or a 'stottie'
a 'bun' or a 'nudger' or 'barm'
so why can't they call it a 'cob' like we do
surely that will not cause any harm.
The toilet's a 'Netty' or 'throne room',
a 'cludgie' or down here, 'the bog'
so to save any further confusion why not
just go do it outside like a dog.
To learn different words and new cultures
they say that you must travel far,
but if you live here in the United Kingdom
don't panic- just stay right where you are.
Categories:
netty, humor, words,
Form: Rhyme
picking up the pieces
after white thunderstorm ....
Netty soothes the soul
Tribute to Netty Onclaud and her Haiku poem white thunderstorm blast.
8/1/2013.
Really enjoy your poetry Netty, no good me trying to emulate you, that is mission impossible.. Thank you.
Categories:
netty, caregiving, woman,
Form: Haiku
Two
rooms up,
two below-
bathing in the
sink
'cross
cobbles
to visit
netty in the
yard
Categories:
netty, people, places, social,
Form: Lanterne