King George was fast running out of money
Tried to squeeze more out of the colony
Thirteen states said no
Told George where to go
Saying "thank you, but we'll run our own country"...
Paul Revere warned the British are coming
The yanks said "that's ok we ain't moving"
Many heroic acts abound
The militias stood their ground
And soon had the Brit Redcoats a-running...
Written 3rd July 2021
Happy Independence Day.
Categories:
redcoats, america, humor, independence day,
Form: Limerick
Remember the days of the redcoats,
Always there to help,
A family holiday it was all fun and games,
Competitions by the pool,
Knobbely knees and glamorous grannies,
Kids clubs so adults got a break,
Party games having a laugh.
Adults go out in evening,
Children asleep in bed the redcoats are on alert for children crying,
In the club a red coat holds a number up,
Mum goes to see to her child dad stays drinking.
Breakfast was in the canteen long tables and benches,
Everyone ate together everyone mixed,
All these things where paid for with the holiday,
You didnt need much money,
Butlins was great back then.
In the 80s Butlins went into decline they needed to change,
Kids wanted a lot more,
People started to go abroad for the sun,
Butlins now is arcades, fast food not within the price,
Now you pay through the nose,
It's not the same anymore.
Categories:
redcoats, childhood, fun, games, happiness,
Form: Free verse
To the Redcoats Betsy Ross lied.
“It is not a flag!” she decried.
“I'm due at a wedding
and all of this threading
will be a new gown for the bride!”
“But it isn't just one little dress,”
with nose growing she had to confess,
“A collection I've planned--
t'will sell big in the land--
at my discount stores, Ross Dress for Less”!
Categories:
redcoats, humor, satire,
Form: Limerick
For every burger we consume,
Each hot dog we are chomping,
We should remember on this day
The Redcoats we were tromping.
For every icy beer we chug,
Each ear of corn we're biting,
We have to thank the colonists,
Who sacrificed by fighting.
If independence wasn't won,
We'd be on different footing,
Enjoying Shepherd's pie, perhaps,
Or maybe Yorkshire pudding.
Categories:
redcoats, independence day,
Form: Rhyme
In the dead of night rode Paul Revere.
For two lanterns told him the British were near.
His call to arms and the enemy fled.
The Redcoats retreated,as many lay dead.
5/ 29/ 2015
Categories:
redcoats, history, military, patriotic,
Form: Clerihew
Men, I know this is Christmas Night.
However, remember we have a war to fight.
His Majesty’s forces have had us occupied.
Our freedom and well-being is something they have denied.
They are just across the river from our encampment.
They are engaged in frolic and holiday merriment.
We can catch these redcoats by complete surprise.
They do not expect us to move until sunrise.
Of our plans, they must be very unaware.
Get everything into the boats and cross the Delaware.
If all goes well, victory will be on our side.
Tonight is when we must turn the battle’s tide.
Categories:
redcoats, adventure, history, holiday,
Form: Rhyme